Schacht — meaning in English

English meaning

• groove noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
• shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

Senses

Schacht is used for these senses in English:

• groove (mining) A shaft or excavation.

groove — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
2. noun A strong, enjoyable rhythm in music.
3. verb To dance or move enjoyably to rhythmic music.

shaft — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
2. noun A vertical or sloped passage sunk into the ground, or a vertical passage in a building housing an elevator or ventilation.
3. noun A narrow beam of light.
4. verb To treat someone unfairly or cheat them, often through deceit.

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