• English word jack in the Shona Dictionary
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jega
/d͡ʒ̤éɡ̤a/

• verb
• synonyms: chitamhuriro
• dialects/origins: English

English translation

jack

To move or lift, as a car, by means of a jack or jacks.

jega
/d͡ʒ̤éɡ̤a/

• noun , class(9)
• synonyms: chitanhuriro, jeke
• dialects/origins: English

English translation

jack

A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack.

jega
/d͡ʒ̤éɡ̤a/

• verb
• synonyms: chitamhuriro
• dialects/origins: English

English translation

jack

To move or lift, as a car, by means of a jack or jacks.

jega
/d͡ʒ̤éɡ̤a/

• noun , class(9)
• synonyms: chitanhuriro, jeke
• dialects/origins: English

English translation

jack

A portable machine variously constructed, for exerting great pressure, or lifting or moving a heavy body through a small distance. It consists of a lever, screw, rack and pinion, hydraulic press, or any simple combination of mechanical powers, working in a compact pedestal or support and operated by a lever, crank, capstan bar, etc. The name is often given to a jackscrew, which is a kind of jack.

chitanhuriro
/t͡ʃitan̤uriró/

• noun , class(7)
• dialects/origins: Standard Shona

English translation

jack

A large tree, the Artocarpus integrifolia, common in the East Indies, closely allied to the breadfruit, from which it differs in having its leaves entire. The fruit is of great size, weighing from thirty to forty pounds, and through its soft fibrous matter are scattered the seeds, which are roasted and eaten. The wood is of a yellow color, fine grain, and rather heavy, and is much used in cabinetwork. It is also used for dyeing a brilliant yellow.