mwegamo

How to say it

Meaning

a support, prop, or post; also, a person on whom a feeble person leans.

Good to know

(mi-) (also mwega) support, prop, post; (wa-) one on whom a feeble person leans

Examples

• Mwegamo wa daraja ulikaguliwa na wahandisi.The bridge's support was inspected by engineers.
• Je, mwegamo huu utadumu miaka mingapi?How many years will this prop last?
• Hakuna mwegamo wa kutosha kwenye jengo hilo.There isn't enough support in that building.
• Alitegemea mwegamo wake kila alipotembea.He relied on his prop every time he walked.

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