Swahili
shimbiko
shim-BI-ko
How to say it
Swahilishimbikoshim-BI-kosoon
Englishfishing linesoon
Frenchligne de pêchesoon
Meaning
the act of fastening a fishhook to a line; also the thread or line used for this purpose.
Good to know
act of fastening a hook to a line; thread used for this purpose
Examples
- Mvuvi alifanya shimbiko kwa uangalifu.The fisherman fastened the hook to the line carefully.
- Shimbiko lilikatika baharini.The line snapped out at sea.
- Je, unatumia uzi gani kwa shimbiko?What thread do you use for fastening the hook?
- Hakununua shimbiko jipya baada ya lile kuharibika.He did not buy a new line after the old one wore out.
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