Swahili
nguzi
NGU-zi
How to say it
SwahilinguziNGU-zisoon
Englishbilge holesoon
Frenchtrou d'écoulementsoon
Meaning
a small hole in the bottom of a boat that lets bilge water drain out.
Good to know
nguzi (hole in the bottom of a boat to let out water)
Examples
- Baharia alifunga nguzi kabla ya kuondoka.The sailor sealed the drain hole before setting off.
- Maji yaliingia ndani kwa sababu nguzi ilikuwa wazi.Water got in because the drain hole was open.
- Mvuvi alisafisha nguzi ya mtumbwi wake.The fisherman cleaned the drain hole of his canoe.
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