Swahili
vishwara
vee-SHWAH-rah
How to say it
Swahilivishwaravee-SHWAH-rahsoon
Englishloops of ropesoon
Frenchboucles de cordesoon
Meaning
Loops of rope used to hold an oar in place against a boat's side.
Good to know
plural of kishwara (ki-/vi- class); rare, nautical term.
Examples
- Wavuvi walifunga makasia kwa vishwara.The fishermen tied the oars with rope loops.
- Je, vishwara hivi vimechakaa?Are these rope loops worn out?
- Vishwara hivi si imara tena.These rope loops are no longer strong.
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