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hamuli


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of hook used in traditional Zulu fishing.

    - "The fisherman cast his hamuli into the river."
    - "During the rainy season, the hamuli are most effective."

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hamuli , hamulus
Etymology
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From the Zulu word 'hamela' meaning 'to hook'.


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  1. The Zulu hamuli is made from a single piece of wood or metal, curved into a hook shape.

  2. The Zulu people have used the hamuli for fishing for centuries.


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  1. fishing: The hamuli is primarily used for fishing in bodies of water such as rivers and lakes.

  2. traditional methods: The use of the hamuli represents traditional Zulu fishing practices.


Culture
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The hamuli is a significant tool in Zulu fishing culture, passed down from generation to generation.

How to Memorize "hamuli"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a fisherman holding a long, curved hook called a hamuli.
    - Imagine the hook being cast into a river or lake.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hamuli' with the image of a fisherman.
    - Remember the word 'hamuli' is used for a type of fishing hook.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'hamuli' with 'hook for a Zulu'.


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