kishiku

How to say it

Meaning

the remaining base of a felled tree, a stump; also a wooden block or wedge.

Good to know

Also used for the root of a tooth ('kishiku cha jino').

Examples

• Aliketi juu ya kishiku cha mti uliokatwa.He sat on the stump of the felled tree.
• Fundi aliweka kishiku chini ya gari kulishikilia.The mechanic placed a wooden block under the car to prop it up.
• Kishiku cha jino kiliuma sana.The root of the tooth hurt a lot.
• Watoto walicheza karibu na kishiku cha mkongo.The children played near the old tree stump.