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Swahili

kibano

ki-BA-no

How to say it

Swahilikibanoki-BA-nosoon
Englishtongssoon
Frenchpincesoon

Meaning

a pair of tongs or pincers, or a small clip, used for gripping or holding something.

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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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