shalaka

How to say it

Meaning

a loop or noose; also the hole in a boat's gunwale that holds a rope loop serving as an oarlock.

Good to know

loop, noose; hole in th £ gunwale of a boat holding a loop of rope serving as an oarlock

Examples

• Aliifunga kamba kwa shalaka imara.He tied the rope with a firm loop.
• Kasia liliwekwa kwenye shalaka ya mashua.The oar was set into the boat's oarlock.
• Je, shalaka hii itashikilia uzito wa mzigo?Will this noose hold the weight of the load?
• Hawakutengeneza shalaka mpya kwa mashua yao.They did not make a new oarlock for their boat.

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