mirengu

How to say it

Meaning

The outriggers of canoes, floats attached to the side of a vessel to keep it stable.

Good to know

plural of mrengu (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Mirengu ya mashua imeharibika kwa dhoruba.The boats' outriggers were damaged by the storm.
• Je, mirengu hii imetengenezwa kwa mti gani?What wood are these outriggers made from?
• Mirengu haikushikamana vizuri na mashua.The outriggers were not attached well to the boat.
• Wavuvi watabadilisha mirengu kabla ya safari.The fishermen will replace the outriggers before the trip.