shaft
intermediateB1/ʃæft/ · shaft
A long, narrow part or section that may serve as a support or a means of transferring force.
Meanings
A long, narrow part or section that may serve as a support or a means of transferring force.
ایک لمبی اور پتلی چیز جو کسی چیز کی حمایت یا قوت منتقل کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
شفت
shaft
Common Collocations
- shaft of a weapon
- drive shaft
- light shaft
Example Sentences
The shaft of the arrow was made from fine wood.
تیر کا شفت عمدہ لکڑی سے بنایا گیا تھا۔
Teer ka shaft amdaad lakri se banaya gaya tha.
He adjusted the length of the shaft for better stability.
اس نے بہتر استحکام کے لئے شفت کی لمبائی کو ایڈجسٹ کیا۔
Us ne behtar istehqama ke liye shaft ki lambai ko adjust kiya.
A drive shaft is critical for the performance of the vehicle.
ڈرائیو شفت گاڑی کی کارکردگی کے لئے بہت ضروری ہے۔
Drive shaft gaari ki karkardagi ke liye bohat zaroori hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a long stick or pole used to support something.
Imagine a long arrow with a thin shaft.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "sceaft" — a shaft or pole
First known use: 14th century
The word has Old English origins, where it referred to a pole or handle, and has evolved to encompass various meanings in modern English.