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Swahili

msharasi

m-shah-RAH-see

How to say it

Swahilimsharasim-shah-RAH-seesoon
Englishawlsoon
Frenchalènesoon

Meaning

an awl, a pointed tool used for piercing holes in leather or wood.

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awl

Examples

  • Fundi viatu alitumia msharasi kutoboa ngozi.The shoemaker used an awl to pierce the leather.
  • Msharasi huu ni mkali sana.This awl is very sharp.
  • Je, unaweza kunikopesha msharasi wako?Can you lend me your awl?
  • Mkono wake ulijeruhiwa na msharasi.His hand was injured by the awl.

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