farumu

How to say it

Meaning

gravel, stones, or heavy material carried in the bottom of a ship's hold to keep it stable, ballast.

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Examples

• Meli ilibeba farumu ili isipinduke.The ship carried ballast so it would not capsize.
• Je, farumu ilitosha kwa safari hii?Was there enough ballast for this voyage?
• Wafanyakazi waliondoa farumu bandarini.The workers removed the ballast at the port.
• Bila farumu, boti ingeyumba baharini.Without ballast, the boat would rock at sea.