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Definition of sheksna
sheksna
/ʃɛkˈsnɑː/
Shek · sna
sheksna Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A river in the Vologda Oblast of northwestern Russia, serving as a significant left tributary of the Volga River and forming a crucial part of the modern Volga-Baltic Waterway.
Example
"The cruise ship smoothly navigated the calm waters of the Sheksna on its multiday journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow."
2
An urban locality and administrative center in the Vologda Oblast of Russia, situated along the banks of the Sheksna River.
Example
"Local industry in Sheksna relies heavily on the town's strategic position along the region's major shipping canals."
• Rhymes for sheksna
Word Origin & Etymology
From Russian Шексна (Sheksna), derived from an ancient Finno-Ugric hydronym historically used by indigenous populations inhabiting the region.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheksna. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheksna