Shaft
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British pronunciation/ʃˈɑːft/
American pronunciation/ˈʃæft/

Definition & Meaning of "shaft"

Shaft
01

a metal bar in an engine that enables movement and power to be transmitted from one part to another

shaft definition and meaning
02

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

shaft definition and meaning
03

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

04

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

05

a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

06

the hollow spine of a feather

07

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

08

the long, vertical, and usually cylindrical part of a column between the base and the capital. It is the main body of the column that supports the entablature or architrave above

09

a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

10

the main (mid) section of a long bone

11

obscene terms for penis

12

a column of light (as from a beacon)

to shaft
01

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

to shaft definition and meaning
02

equip with a shaft

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Example
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The old well had a hollow shaft leading deep into the ground.
The old mine shaft collapsed, causing the ground above it to subside suddenly.
The mining company invested in a state-of-the-art derrick to facilitate ore extraction from the deep shafts.
Electric motors benefit from ball bearings to ensure efficient and quiet rotation of the motor shaft.
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