shikizo

How to say it

Meaning

a support, prop, or post; also a tacking stitch used in sewing.

Good to know

support, prop, post; tack(ing stitch) (in sewing)

Examples

• Waliweka shikizo chini ya paa lililolegea.They placed a prop under the sagging roof.
• Fundi cherehani aliweka shikizo kwanza kabla ya kushona.The tailor put in a tacking stitch before sewing properly.
• Je, shikizo hili litashikilia uzito wa ukuta?Will this prop hold the weight of the wall?
• Hawakuweka shikizo la kutosha, jengo likaanza kuinama.They did not put in enough supports, and the building began to lean.

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