στοά — meaning in English

English meaning

• arcade noun A covered passage or row of shops, often lined with arches, or a venue with coin-operated games.
• 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

στοά is used for these senses in English:

• arcade (architecture) A covered passage, usually with shops on both sides.
• shaft A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.

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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