Glossary
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Al-Mingla |
a kind of gauntlet, which cover the hands, from wrists up to the elbows. Falconers used gauntlet to carry the birds on their hands. |
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Badjir |
natural ventilation system. |
| Bughla |
traditional ocean-going vessel of the Arabian Gulf that was used for all purposes, including pearl trading. |
| Baggara |
It is a dhow with a ranked stem, tall pointed stem and a rudder head. |
| Diyin |
Basket or net-bag for keeping the collected pearl oysters. |
| Fetam |
Nose clips for diver. |
| Hayr |
Oyster-bed (a place in the sea where oysters are available). |
| Houbara |
Bustard bird. It is a strong bird, vigilant, with frightening looks. |
| Nool |
a kind of wooden archit used for weaving tent. |
| Saluqi |
a hunting dog. |
| Satoura |
planked bowspirit of Boum (double ended boat). |
| Shmail |
udder cover made by camel’s hair or wool. |
| Siyub |
responsible persons for holding the life rope tied to the pearl diver. |
| Wabar |
camel's hair. |
| Wakar | the mushroom-shaped seat on which a hawk, sits with a spiked base for fixing in the send. |
