Panga

/ˈpɑːŋɡə/
noun

A panga is a type of small fishing boat commonly used in coastal regions, particularly in East Africa, designed for fishing and transport.

The fishermen sailed out in their panga to catch tuna.
Visual representation of "panga" - A panga is a type of small fishing boat commonly used in coastal regions, particularly in East Africa, designed for fishing and transport.

Often appears as...

  • fishing panga
  • traditional panga

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noun

A panga can also refer to a large knife, often used in agriculture and cooking.

He used a panga to chop the vegetables for the stew.
Visual representation of "panga" - A panga can also refer to a large knife, often used in agriculture and cooking.

Often appears as...

  • cooking panga
  • agricultural panga

Usage tips

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General

noun

A panga is a type of small fishing boat commonly used in coastal regions, particularly in East Africa, designed for fishing and transport.

The fishermen sailed out in their panga to catch tuna.
Visual representation of "panga" - A panga is a type of small fishing boat commonly used in coastal regions, particularly in East Africa, designed for fishing and transport.

Often appears as...

  • fishing panga
  • traditional panga

Usage tips

Neutral

General

noun

A panga can also refer to a large knife, often used in agriculture and cooking.

He used a panga to chop the vegetables for the stew.
Visual representation of "panga" - A panga can also refer to a large knife, often used in agriculture and cooking.

Often appears as...

  • cooking panga
  • agricultural panga

Usage tips

Neutral

General

Definition 1 of 2
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Fishing

A panga is commonly associated with fishing activities along coasts.

Local fishermen utilize pangas for their daily catches.
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Transport

Pangas serve as a means of transport in coastal villages.

People often travel by panga to nearby islands.
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Fishing

A panga is commonly associated with fishing activities along coasts.

Local fishermen utilize pangas for their daily catches.
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Transport

Pangas serve as a means of transport in coastal villages.

People often travel by panga to nearby islands.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Fishing

A panga is commonly associated with fishing activities along coasts.

Local fishermen utilize pangas for their daily catches.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Transport

Pangas serve as a means of transport in coastal villages.

People often travel by panga to nearby islands.
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