Shadoof in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
📖 Meaning of “shadoof”
The meaning of “shadoof” in Hindi is ढेंकली, pronounced ḍhẽklī — it is a noun. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
📘 Definition of shadoof
A device used since ancient times in the Middle East to raise water from a well or other low point, consisting of a pivoted rod with a bucket on one end and a counterweight on the other.
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
Borrowed from Egyptian Arabic شادوف (šadūf); see further at that entry.
Quick facts about “shadoof”
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Word (English)
Shadoof
Meaning in Hindi
ढेंकली
Pronunciation
ḍhẽklī
Part of speech
Noun
Category
Word Origin (Etymology)
Borrowed from Egyptian Arabic شادوف (šadūf); see further at that entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hindi meaning of "shadoof" is ढेंकली (ḍhẽklī).
In Devanagari script it is written as ढेंकली.
It is pronounced "ḍhẽklī". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.