kiguzo

How to say it

Meaning

a prop or support that holds something up, a stand.

Good to know

in cricket, kiguzo also names a stump; figuratively it can mean comfort or assurance.

Examples

• Waliweka kiguzo chini ya tawi zito la mwembe.They placed a prop under the heavy mango branch.
• Kiguzo cha meza kimevunjika.The table's support has broken.
• Hawakuwa na kiguzo cha kutosha kushikilia paa.They did not have enough support to hold up the roof.
• Alikuwa kiguzo kikubwa cha familia yake wakati wa shida.He was a great source of support for his family during hard times.