uskani

How to say it

Meaning

a wheel, tiller, or handle used to steer a boat or vehicle.

Good to know

used for the steering mechanism of a boat, car, or bicycle; related to -shika (to hold, to grip).

Examples

• Nahodha alishika uskani kwa nguvu.The captain gripped the helm firmly.
• Je, uskani wa gari umeharibika?Is the car's steering wheel broken?
• Hatuna uskani mzuri kwenye mashua hii.We don't have a good helm on this boat.
• Kesho tutabadilisha uskani mpya.Tomorrow we will replace it with a new helm.