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Kabalata

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Kabalata

nounReviewed
Class IXAnimals, things, people, foreign languages, etc...

Definitions

  1. 1
    • Thin, short stick tied at the ends and placed in the mouth of fierce animals to prevent biting.
    • fig. Impediment.

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Tools & crafts
  • Mbololo— staff on which we rest our hand when walking; walking stick;
  • Kuzukika— To cork; to bung. | To stop with oakum (cracks or holes). |
  • Konji— Yoke. | Restraint used to join animals together. | Yoke; hin
  • Kángengo— Small stick with a relief design.
  • Kijimbuetela— Abrasion; blemish (on the skin).
  • Musóngo— Point; skewer. Any sharp and penetrating object. Sword; lanc
  • Mújinji— Wooden bolt; latch.
  • Kupapesa— To order to nail down, bites (with stakes).
  • Musóso— Long stick, shepherd's crook; cudgel.
  • Mbéngu— Implement for removing earth or rubbish; the broad flat part
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