vidoto

How to say it

Meaning

Blinkers or blinders fitted over an animal's eyes, such as a camel's, to limit its vision.

Good to know

plural of kidoto (ki-/vi- class); rare/specialized pastoral term.

Examples

• Mchungaji aliweka vidoto machoni mwa ngamia.The herder placed blinkers over the camel's eyes.
• Je, vidoto hivi vinamsaidia ngamia kutotishika?Do these blinkers help the camel stay calm?
• Vidoto havikuvaliwa wakati wa mapumziko.The blinkers were not worn during rest.