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Foreshaft
UK
/ˈfɔːʃɑːft/
US
/ˈfɔrʃæft/
Translation of "foreshaft" into Russian
foreshaft
Noun
UK
/ˈfɔːʃɑːft/
US
/ˈfɔrʃæft/
foreshaft
foreshafts pl
предвтулка
The foreshaft of the spear was made from a strong, flexible wood.
Предвтулка копья была сделана из прочной, гибкой древесины.
Definitions
foreshaft
Noun
UK
/ˈfɔːʃɑːft/
US
/ˈfɔrʃæft/
The front part of a spear or similar weapon, often made of a different material than the main shaft, designed to hold the spearhead.
The archaeologist carefully examined the foreshaft of the ancient spear to determine its origin.
A detachable or otherwise distinct forward portion of a composite projectile (such as a dart, harpoon, or arrow) that carries the point and fits into the main shaft.
The hunters shaped several foreshafts so they could quickly replace broken points during the chase.
foreshaft
Adjective
UK
/ˈfɔːʃɑːft/
US
/ˈfɔrʃæft/
Relating to, situated at, or forming the forward section of a shaft, especially of a spear, dart, or similar projectile.
Foreshaft wear was evident where the metal point joined the wooden body.