mangili

How to say it

Meaning

a cathead, a nautical fitting used to secure an anchor cable on traditional boats.

Good to know

naut, device (cathead) for se- curing a cable/anchor (on native boats)

Examples

• Nanga ilifungwa kwenye mangili.The anchor was secured to the cathead.
• Mangili hilo lilitengenezwa kwa mbao ngumu.That cathead was made of hard wood.
• Baharia alikagua mangili kabla ya safari.The sailor checked the cathead before the voyage.