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Swahili

visongo

vee-SOHN-goh

How to say it

Swahilivisongovee-SOHN-gohsoon
Englishvisessoon
Frenchétauxsoon

Meaning

Devices used to press, squeeze, or clamp something, such as vises, or tourniquets used to stop bleeding.

Good to know

plural of kisongo (ki-/vi- class); technical/medical term.

Examples

  • Fundi seremala hutumia visongo kushikilia mbao.The carpenter uses vises to hold the wood.
  • Je, visongo hivi vinafanya kazi vizuri?Do these vises work well?
  • Visongo hivi si vipya.These vises are not new.
  • Muuguzi atatumia visongo kuzuia damu.The nurse will use tourniquets to stop the bleeding.

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