instruction:
In this task, you are given a sentence or phrase in English. You must translate it to Xhosa in a way that is equivalent in terms of meaning and grammatically correct.
question:
Others, particularly those around the turn of the bilge, may run only for a short distance amidships.
answer:
Ezinye, ngakumbi ezo zijikele igephe lemphentsi, zingathatha umgama emfutshane embindini wenqanawe.


question:
A rope or chain used to moor a vessel to a wharf, designated in accordance with the end of the boat with which it is used as bow-fast or stern-fast. See "Painter".
answer:
Intsontelo okanye ityathanga elisetyenziselwa ukubophelela inqanawe kwindawo yokothula nokulayisha iinqanawe eyenziwe ngokungqinelana nesiphelo sesikhephe esenzelwe ukuba luqhagamshelwano. Jonga ku-"Painter".


question:
The bottom and sides of the holds of merchant ships are usually sheathed with a layer of wooden planks as a protection for the cargo.
answer:

Icala lomzentsi kumphakathi wenqanawa yerhwebo udla ngokugqunywa ngemaleko weplanga njengesikhuseli senithwalo.