pukusa⁵
PPronunciation
/pukuˈsa/
English Translation
1. (Nautical) To unfurl a sail. 2. The act of a sail flapping for lack of wind
Example Usage
Swahili:
"Nahodha alipukusa tanga kwa upepo mdogo."
English:
"The captain unfurled the sail in the gentle wind."
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October 08, 2025Last Updated
October 08, 2025Word ID
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