mahati

How to say it

Meaning

a carpenter's marking gauge, a tool for scribing lines parallel to the edge of a board.

Good to know

scriber, style; (carpenter's mark- ing) gauge (for scribing lines parallel to the edge of a board). mahazamu pi. belt, girdle, sash. mahindi pi. (grains of) corn/maize, unga wa mahati. cornmeal

Examples

• Seremala alitumia mahati kuchora mstari.The carpenter used the marking gauge to draw a line.
• Mahati hicho kilikuwa cha chuma.That marking gauge was made of metal.
• Alinunua mahati mpya dukani.He bought a new marking gauge at the shop.