makekee

How to say it

Meaning

Hand drills, augers, or braces and bits used for boring holes.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Maseremala walitumia makekee kutoboa mbao.The carpenters used drills to bore the boards.
• Je, makekee haya yanafanya kazi bila umeme?Do these drills work without electricity?
• Makekee hayakuwa makali baada ya matumizi marefu.The drills were not sharp after long use.