Definição e Significado de "shaft"

Shaft

SUBSTANTIVO

eixo, haste

a metal bar in an engine that enables movement and power to be transmitted from one part to another

haste, vara

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

eixo, haste

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

um ataque, uma provocação

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

cabeça, eixo

a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

eixo, shaft

the hollow spine of a feather

soca, túnel

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

shafts, haste

the long, vertical, and usually cylindrical part of a column between the base and the capital

What is the "shaft"?

The shaft is the main vertical section of a column, typically found between the base and the capital. It is usually cylindrical and serves as the primary support for the column, helping to carry the weight of the structure above it. The shaft can vary in height, thickness, and design, depending on the architectural style. In many cases, the surface of the shaft may be plain or decorated with patterns or grooves to enhance its visual appeal. The shaft is essential in maintaining the stability and strength of the column in a building.

eixo, shaft

a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

diáfise, eixo

the main (mid) section of a long bone

pênis, membro

obscene terms for penis

raio, coluna de luz

a column of light (as from a beacon)

to shaft

VERBO

enganar, iludir

defeat someone through trickery or deceit