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    Fuste (en. Shank)

    /ˈfuste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Shaft is the central part of a column, located between the base and the capital.
    The shaft of the column was decorated with intricate carvings.
    El fuste de la columna estaba decorado con intrincados grabados.
    In architecture, the shaft refers to the section of the column's axis.
    The shaft of the classical column follows a Doric style.
    El fuste de la columna clásica sigue un estilo dórico.
    The shaft can be made from different materials, ranging from stone to metal.
    The shaft of the lamp is made of polished bronze.
    El fuste de la lámpara es de bronce pulido.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'fustis', which means 'trunk' or 'rod'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shaft of the column
    It specifically refers to the vertical part of the column.
    fuste de la columna
    of significance
    Expression that alludes to something that has importance or relevance.
    de fuste

    Related Words

    base
    Bottom part of the column.
    basa
    capital
    Top part of the column.
    capitel
    column
    Vertical architectural structure.
    columna

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to a strong or robust person.
    That guy is a hulk who lifts weights every day.
    Ese tipo es un fuste que levanta pesas todos los días.
    Sometimes it is used to describe something that is obvious or evident.
    What you said is obvious, everyone already knew it.
    Lo que dijiste es un fuste, todos ya lo sabían.