Definition och Betydelse av "shaft"

Shaft

SUBSTANTIV

axel, stång

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

axel, stång

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

skaft, axel

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

ett angrepp, en pik

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

skaft, axel

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

axel, skafthållare

the hollow spine of a feather

schakt, verticalt schakt

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

skaft, stam

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.

schakt, sjakt

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

diafys, axel

the main (mid) section of a long bone

snopp, penis

obscene terms for penis

stråle, lj Säule

a column of light (as from a beacon)

to shaft

VERB

lura, bedra

defeat someone through trickery or deceit