Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Shaft

   /SHaft/

   

   noun

   • 1. a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement: "the shaft of a golf club" Similar polestickrodstaffshankuprighthandlehiltbuttstockstemhistorical:pikestaffthillrare:helvequilltechnical:rachis
   • ▪ an arrow or spear.
   • ▪ a column, especially the main part between the base and capital.
   • ▪ the part of a boot that covers the leg: "cowboy boots have a high shaft which almost reaches the top of the calf"
   • ▪ a long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine.
   • ▪ each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle: "the shafts of a horse-drawn wagon"
   • 2. a ray of light or bolt of lightning: "a shaft of sunlight" Similar raybeamgleamstreakpencilfingerbarliterary:lance
   • ▪ a sudden flash of a quality or feeling: "a shaft of inspiration"
   • ▪ a remark intended to be witty, wounding, or provoking: "he directs his shafts against her" Similar cutting remarkbarbgibetauntstinginformal:dig
   • 3. a long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, accommodates an elevator in a building, or provides ventilation. Similar mineshafttunnelpassagepitaditdowncastupcastboreholeboreductair shaftwelllight wellflueventrare:winze
   • 4. a penis. vulgar slang
   • ▪ harsh or unfair treatment: informal North American "the executives continue to raise their pay while the workers get the shaft"

   verb

   • 1. (of light) shine in beams: "brilliant sunshine shafted through the skylight"
   • 2. (of a man) have sex with. vulgar slang
   • ▪ treat (someone) harshly or unfairly: informal "I suppose she'll get a lawyer and I'll be shafted"

   Word Origin Old Englishscæft, sceaft ‘handle, pole’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaft, German Schaft, and perhaps also to scepter. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) were ‘fit with a handle’ and ‘send out shafts of light’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shafted adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

   • S

     1

   • H

     4

   • A

     1

   • F

     4

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shaftShaft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shaft

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word shaft, from a long handle of a weapon to a cylindrical part of a bone. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of shaft.

3. People also ask

   What is a shaft in a machine?

   • In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns round continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. ...a drive shaft. ...the propeller shaft. A shaft is a long thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object.

   SHAFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/shaft

   See all results for this question

   What does a shaft look like?

   • The noun shaft refers to something that resembles a long, thin pole, such as the long part of an arrow between the tip and the feathers. The word shaft can describe all kinds of things that are long and thin, such a shaft of light or a spear or the handle of a golf club or the midsection of a long bone.

   Shaft - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/shaft

   See all results for this question

   What is the synonym of shaft?

   • shaft(noun) a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) Synonyms: beam, beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation(noun) a column of light (as from a beacon) Synonyms: Synonyms: Synonyms:

   Reference

   www.synonyms.com/synonym/shaft

   See all results for this question

   What is the difference between a shaft and a drive shaft?

   • A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example for a lift. He was found dead at the bottom of a lift shaft. ...old mine shafts. In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns round continually in order to transfer movement in the machine. ...a drive shaft. ...the propeller shaft.

   SHAFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/shaft

   See all results for this question

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of shaft as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, collocations, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce shaft and how to translate it in different languages.

5. Videos

   • 

     14:15

     youtube.com

     Definition of Shaft and Its Explanation - Design of Shafts, Keys and Couplings - Design of Machine

     Mar 1, 2016

     257.2K Views

   • 

     2:36

     youtube.com

     Shafts: Definition, Types and Usages

     Sep 20, 2023

     844 Views

   • 

     engineeringchoice.com

     Shafts: Definition, Types, And Application

     Aug 15, 2022

   View all

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › shaftSHAFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › shaft

   • Cached

   a rotating or oscillating round, straight bar for transmitting motion and torque, usually supported on bearings and carrying gears, wheels, or the like, as a propeller shaft on a ship, or a drive shaft of an engine.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHAFT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of shaft as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to pronounce shaft and see examples of it in sentences and collocations.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › shaftShaft - definition of shaft by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › shaft

   • Cached

   A shaft is a long thin object or part, such as a spear, arrow, or column. It can also mean a ray, beam, or streak, or a harsh remark or treatment. See different meanings and usage of shaft in various contexts.

   1.	Shaft - A Line That Forms The Length Of ...
   2.	shaft - an aggressive remark directed at ...
   3.	shaft - a long rod or pole (especially ...
   4.	shaft - a column of light (as from a ...
   5.	shaft - the main (mid) section of a long ...

   See full list on thefreedictionary.com

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shaftShaft - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shaft

   The word shaft can describe all kinds of things that are long and thin, such a shaft of light or a spear or the handle of a golf club or the midsection of a long bone. A shaft can also be a long narrow tunnel, generally one that runs straight up and down, such as a mine shaft or an elevator shaft.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHAFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

    • Cached

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'shaft' in different contexts, such as a long pole, a beam of light, a machine part, or a slang term. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for 'shaft'.