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shaft

UK
/ʃɑːft/
US
/ʃæft/

Traduzioni

shaftnoun
shafts
pl
UK
/ʃɑːft/
US
/ʃæft/
fûtPour la partie principale d'une colonne ou d'un pilier.
The ancient temple was supported by several marble shafts that had stood the test of time.
Le temple antique était soutenu par plusieurs fûts de marbre qui avaient résisté à l'épreuve du temps.
arbreEn mécanique.
The engineer examined the drive shaft to ensure it was functioning properly.
L'ingénieur a examiné l'arbre de transmission pour s'assurer qu'il fonctionnait correctement.
puitsEn particulier : puits de mine.
The miners descended into the shaft to begin their work for the day.
Les mineurs sont descendus dans le puits pour commencer leur journée de travail.
vergeVulgaire ou soutenu selon le contexte médical; pour la partie externe du pénis.
He suffered an injury to the shaft of his penis.
Il a subi une blessure à la verge.
tigePour une pièce longue et fine : manche, hampe ou tige selon le contexte.
He gripped the shaft of the hammer tightly as he prepared to strike the nail.
Il a serré la tige du marteau fermement en se préparant à enfoncer le clou.
rayonPour un rayon ou un faisceau de lumière.
A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the valley below.
Un rayon de soleil a percé les nuages, illuminant la vallée en contrebas.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
arnaqueFamilier, surtout dans l'expression être shafted : être lésé, se faire avoir.
Sinonimi
stick
staff
beam
tube
shafting
rod
pole
bar
spindle
shaftverb
shafted
Past Simple
shafted
Past Participle
shafting
Gerund
UK
/ʃɑːft/
US
/ʃæft/
arnaquerFamilier.
He felt shafted when he realized he was paid less than his colleagues for the same work.
Il s'est senti arnaqué quand il a réalisé qu'il était moins payé que ses collègues pour le même travail.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
munir d'une tigeTechnique; peu fréquent.
shaftadjective
Attributive use in compounds such as "shaft collar", "shaft furnace"; treated as adjective by dictionary convention.
d'arbreSurtout en mécanique et technique.
The mechanic chose the correct shaft seal for the engine.
Le mécanicien a choisi le bon joint d'arbre pour le moteur.

Definizioni

shaftnoun
A long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, or a similar passage.
The miners descended into the shaft to begin their work for the day.
A long, slender part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement.
He gripped the shaft of the hammer tightly as he prepared to strike the nail.
A ray or beam of light.
A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds, illuminating the valley below.
A column or pillar, especially the main part between the base and the capital.
The ancient temple was supported by several marble shafts that had stood the test of time.
A rotating or oscillating rod that transmits motion or power, especially in a machine.
The engineer examined the drive shaft to ensure it was functioning properly.
Unfair or harsh treatment, especially as the result of deceit or exploitation (slang).
Workers felt they were getting the shaft when the company cut their bonuses.
The penis (vulgar, slang).
He suffered an injury to the shaft of his penis.
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.
shaftadjective
Relating to, designed for, or functioning as a shaft.
The mechanic chose the correct shaft seal for the engine.
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