banka

noun
  1. A traditional Filipino outrigger canoe, often used for fishing and transportation. noun
    The fishermen set out early in the morning on their banka to catch the day's haul.
    Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride along the coast in a brightly painted banka.
  2. A colloquial term for a bank or financial institution in some languages, especially in South Asian contexts. noun
    He went to the banka to deposit his paycheck.
    The banka offers various loan options for small businesses.