kuki

How to say it

Meaning

a spear or lance.

Good to know

spear, lance. 'mkuku (mi-) naut. keel (of a boat, ship). -mkuku (mi-) mkuku (a kind of climbing plant)

Examples

• Mwindaji alibeba kuki mkononi.The hunter carried a spear in his hand.
• Alitupa kuki kumlenga simba.He threw the spear aiming at the lion.
• Je, kuki hii imetengenezwa kwa chuma?Is this spear made of iron?
• Wapiganaji wa kale walitumia kuki vitani.Ancient warriors used spears in battle.

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