In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in Xhosa. You must translate it to English in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.

Q: Ukhulo lophithaniso oluphezulu olunyuswe kwitabernakile zinganyuswa okanye zilaliswe kumgangatho wokuxhasa.

A: The heel of a mast stepped on the upper deck is fitted into a box-like structure called a tabernacle, which supports the lower part of the mast.
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Q: Nangona ukwakhiwa kakuhle kwesikhawu, ubunzima bawo kwakuzalwa liplanga eliphezu komnyanga okanye kwefestile.

A: Although of fairly light construction, their weight was mainly borne by the transom.
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Q: Imbono yokuxhobisa iinqanawa ngamaphiko angaphantsi kwamanzi ibuyisela umva ngaphezu kwekhulu leminyaka.

A:
The idea of equipping ships with underwater wings dates back over more than 100 years.
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