igongo

How to say it

Meaning

a stick or club used for striking or knocking, such as a door-knocker.

Good to know

stick, club, knocker

Examples

• Alishika igongo tayari kumfukuza mbwa.He held a club, ready to chase off the dog.
• Igongo lililoning'inia mlangoni lilitengenezwa kwa shaba.The knocker hanging on the door was made of brass.
• Usimpige mtu kwa igongo!Don't hit anyone with a club!
• Walitumia magongo kama silaha za kujilinda.They used clubs as weapons for self-defense.

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