makalibu

How to say it

Meaning

Molds or casts used for shaping molten metal or concrete.

Good to know

plural of kalibu (ji-/ma- class, no ji- prefix on the singular).

Examples

• Wafua vyuma hutumia makalibu kutengeneza vyombo.Metalworkers use molds to make tools.
• Je, makalibu haya yanahimili joto kali?Do these molds withstand intense heat?
• Makalibu hayakuwepo kiwandani wiki jana.The molds were not at the factory last week.