misasa

How to say it

Meaning

A species of fig tree whose rough leaves are used for smoothing wood, or by extension, sandpaper or emery paper.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Misasa hutumika kusugua mbao kabla ya kupaka rangi.Fig-tree leaves are used to smooth wood before painting.
• Je, misasa hii inapatikana wapi?Where are these fig trees found?
• Misasa haikutumika tena baada ya sandarusi kuingia sokoni.The fig-tree sandpaper was no longer used once manufactured sandpaper entered the market.
• Fundi seremala anahitaji misasa kwa kazi yake.The carpenter needs sanding leaves for his work.

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