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coastal [noun]

Zio

Maana (Definition)

Heavy timber beam used in Swahili naval architecture to support dhow decking

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

coastal wooden beam supporting dhow deck

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zio

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mafundi walibadilisha zio la jahazi"

Translation: Craftsmen replaced the dhow deck support beam

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kikombao ndicho kilichomo
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