noun

Singular: akalume

Plural - utulume

MEANING 1.

The release string of a trap.

EXAMPLE OF USE

Imfuko yaseta akalume icikota ca mwikata.MEANING The mole gnawed the release and the slip- knot caught it.

MEANING 2

A sucker or shoot which saps the growth of trees.

MEANING 3

A small drum, or the small end of a drum, when both ends are used.

MEANING 4

The small rod which is rotated when making a fire with the Lushiko.

MEANING 5

Shorter key of the Cilimba which gives the higher notes; as opposed to namwitaba the longer keys giving the lower notes.