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shaft in Hungarian

shaft in Hungarian is nyél, szár, rúd — 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 Hungarian

nyél
noun
long narrow body of spear or arrow
szár
noun
long narrow body of spear or arrow
rúd
noun
any long, thin object

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 Hungarian?

"shaft" in Hungarian is nyél, szár, rúd. 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 Hungarian, "shaft" is nyél, szár, rúd.

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

Yes — Hungarian has 3 translations listed for "shaft": nyél, szár, rúd.

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