kileti

How to say it

Meaning

a handle, door-latch, or lever.

Good to know

also used nautically for a thole or rowlock, and for a stick used in rope-making.

Examples

• Mlango una kileti kilichovunjika.The door has a broken latch.
• Vuta kileti ili kufungua mlango.Pull the handle to open the door.
• Je, kileti hiki kinahitaji kubadilishwa?Does this latch need replacing?
• Mvuvi aliweka kasia kwenye kileti.The fisherman set the oar in the rowlock.

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