shaft
Pronunciación: [ʃæft]
Contexto: «mechanical»
(noun) a long, narrow part that usually helps transfer energy or allows movement in machinery. Think of it as a stick that spins or helps something work, like in a car or a bicycle.
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The shaft of the bicycle wheel helps it turn smoothly.
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Without a shaft, the bicycle would not function at all.
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What happens if the shaft in the engine breaks?
Contexto: «building»
(noun) a vertical passage in a building, like an elevator shaft or a chimney. Imagine it as an empty space that goes straight up and down in a tall building.
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The elevator shaft allows people to move quickly between floors.
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There is no shaft for the elevator in this part of the building.
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How wide is the elevator shaft in your apartment building?
Contexto: «fishing»
(noun) a long pole used for fishing that has a line and hook attached to it. It helps catch fish in the water.
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He cast his shaft into the lake, hoping to catch dinner.
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She forgot her fishing shaft at home, so she couldn’t fish.
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Did you bring your fishing shaft for our trip?
Contexto: «movement»
(verb) to push or force something in a particular direction. It's like giving something a little shove to make it go where you want it.
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He will shaft the heavy box into the corner to make space.
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She didn’t want to shaft the furniture, so she moved it gently.
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Can you shaft the bag closer to the table?