balari

How to say it

Meaning

a kind of chisel, a tool for cutting or shaping wood or stone.

Good to know

(kind of) chisel. Halasi (-, ma-) balasi (large jug for storing water). 2balasi

Examples

• Seremala alitumia balari kuchonga mbao.The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
• Balari yake ilikuwa kali sana.His chisel was very sharp.
• Alinunua balari mpya dukani.He bought a new chisel at the shop.