Swahili
mwashiri
mwah-SHEE-ree
How to say it
Swahilimwashirimwah-SHEE-reesoon
Englishmast beamsoon
Frenchpoutre de mâtsoon
Meaning
a longitudinal beam supporting the mast of a traditional sailing vessel.
Good to know
A nautical term.
Examples
- Mwashiri ulishikilia mlingoti wa mashua.The beam supported the boat's mast.
- Je, mwashiri huu umetengenezwa kwa mbao gani?What wood was this beam made from?
- Mwashiri ulivunjika wakati wa dhoruba.The beam broke during the storm.
- Fundi alibadilisha mwashiri uliooza.The carpenter replaced the rotted beam.
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