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shaft in Finnish

shaft in Finnish is aisa, akseli, kanki — shaft means a long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

shaft in Finnish

aisa
noun
akseli
noun
kanki
noun
varsi
noun
valokeila
noun
(literary) A beam or ray of light.
ruoto
noun
The main axis of a feather.
kaivoskuilu
noun
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
kuilu
noun
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
hissikuilu
noun
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator.
kuilu
noun
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator.
kanava
noun
A ventilation or heating conduit.
mopottaa
verb
(transitive, slang) To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.
varttaa
verb
(transitive) To equip with a shaft.
kepittää
verb
(transitive, slang) To fuck; to have sexual intercourse with.

What does "shaft" mean?

  1. noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
    "The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft."
  2. noun A vertical or sloped passage sunk into the ground, or a vertical passage in a building housing an elevator or ventilation.
    "The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage."
  3. noun A narrow beam of light.
    "A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds."
  4. verb To treat someone unfairly or cheat them, often through deceit.
    "He felt shafted when his business partner took all the credit."

shaft in a sentence

  • The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft.
  • A worn bearing was causing the drive shaft to vibrate.
  • The miners were lowered into the shaft in a metal cage.
  • Smoke poured up through the elevator shaft.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shaft" in Finnish?

"shaft" in Finnish is aisa, akseli, kanki. shaft means: A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

How do you use "shaft" in a sentence?

Example: "The axe head had come loose from its wooden shaft." In Finnish, "shaft" is aisa, akseli, kanki.

Are there other ways to say "shaft" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 13 translations listed for "shaft": aisa, akseli, kanki, varsi, valokeila, ruoto.

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