Swahili
miashiri
mee-ah-SHEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimiashirimee-ah-SHEE-reesoon
Englishmast beamssoon
Frenchpoutres de mâtsoon
Meaning
Longitudinal beams that support the mast of a traditional sailing vessel.
Good to know
plural of mwashiri (m-/mw- class); a specialist term from dhow-building.
Examples
- Fundi aliangalia miashiri kabla ya kuweka mlingoti.The craftsman checked the mast beams before fitting the mast.
- Je, miashiri ya jahazi hili imechakaa?Are this dhow's mast beams worn out?
- Bila miashiri imara, mlingoti hauwezi kusimama.Without sturdy mast beams, the mast cannot stand.
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