Swahili
kibano
ki-BA-no
How to say it
Swahilikibanoki-BA-nosoon
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Meaning
a pair of tongs or pincers, or a small clip, used for gripping or holding something.
Good to know
kibanyani Llnd. J sing, language of the Banyani
Examples
- Fundi alitumia kibano kushika msumari mkali.The craftsman used pincers to hold the hot nail.
- Alifunga karatasi kwa kibano ili zisitawanyike.He clipped the papers together with a clip so they wouldn't scatter.
- Je, una kibano cha kuchomolea nywele?Do you have tweezers for plucking hair?
- Mkunga alitumia kibano maalum wakati wa kujifungua.The midwife used a special clamp during the delivery.
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