shafting

UK
/ʃɑːftɪŋ/
US
/ʃæftɪŋ/

Translations

shaftingnoun
shaftings
pl
The miners descended into the shafting to begin their work.
Шахтеры спустились в шахту, чтобы начать работу.
The engineer inspected the shafting for any signs of wear.
Инженер осмотрел вал на предмет износа.
Additional translations
валовая система
основной вал
shaftingadjective
UK
/ˈʃɑːftɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃæftɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns in engineering contexts (e.g., "shafting arrangement").
shaftverb

shafting

Gerund

shafted
Past Simple
shafted
Past Participle
shafting
Gerund
UK
/ʃɑːft/
US
/ʃæft/
He felt like the company was trying to shaft him with the new contract.
Он чувствовал, что компания пытается его обмануть с новым контрактом.
Additional translations
оставить в беде

Definitions

shaftingnoun
A system of shafts used in machinery to transmit motion or power.
The engineer inspected the shafting to ensure it was properly aligned for optimal performance.
The act of unfairly treating someone, especially in a business or financial context.
He felt the shafting when his partner took all the credit for their joint project.
shaftingadjective
Relating to or used for a system of shafts that transmit motion or power.
The shafting arrangement required precise alignment.
shaftverb
To treat someone unfairly or harshly, especially by deceiving or cheating them.
He felt shafted when he realized he was paid less than his colleagues for the same work.
To equip or provide with a shaft, as in a tool or weapon.
The blacksmith shafted the spear with a sturdy wooden pole.