mpeko

How to say it

Meaning

cross-reference: see mpekecho (sense 2), likely the friction-drill tool itself rather than the act of drilling.

Good to know

given with limited confidence.

Examples

• Alishika mpeko kwa mikono miwili.He held the fire-drill with both hands.
• Mpeko ulitengenezwa kwa mti mkavu.The fire-drill was made from dry wood.
• Mpeko wa zamani ulihifadhiwa kwenye jumba la makumbusho.The old fire-drill was kept in the museum.