raquis — meaning in English

English meaning

• rachis noun The spinal column, or the vertebrae of the spine.
• shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
• spine noun A series of bones situated at the back from the head to the pelvis of a human, or from the head to the tail of an animal, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen.

Senses

raquis is used for these senses in English:

• shaft The main axis of a feather.
• spine Something resembling a backbone, such as a ridge, or a long, central structure from which other structures radiate.

rachis — full definition

1. noun The spinal column, or the vertebrae of the spine.
2. noun An anatomical shaft or axis in a marine invertebrate.
3. noun The central shaft of a feather.
4. noun The axis of either a compound leaf, inflorescence, or fern frond.

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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