jeshaght

Manx

Noun

jeshaght f (genitive singular [please provide], plural [please provide])

1. engine, machine, contraption
   • Ny jean sheeyney yn jeshaght.
     • Don't force the engine.
   • T'eh gobbragh y jeshaght.
     • He operates the machine.
   • Ta'n jeshaght lostey dy rea.
     • The engine fires evenly.
   • Va ny meir echey broojit 'sy jeshaght.
     • His fingers were nipped in the machine.
   • Va'n jeshaght gobbragh.
     • The machine was on.
2. instrument, utensil
3. locomotive