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   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

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishshaft noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to treat someone unfairly. See shaft in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: shaft. Definition of shaft noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryshaft | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   shaft | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. Definition of shaft – Learner’s Dictionary. shaft. noun [ C ] uk / ʃɑːft / us. shaft noun [C] (HOLE) a long, vertical hole that people or things can move through, either inside a building or in the ground: a mine shaft. a ventilation shaft. Want to learn more?

4. www.britannica.com › dictionary › shaftShaft Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of SHAFT. 1. [count] : the long, narrow part of a weapon, tool, instrument, etc. the shaft of a spear. the shaft of a golf club. 2. [count] : a bar in a machine which holds or turns other parts that move or spin. a propeller shaft.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › shaftSHAFT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. Definition of shaft. 1. as in beam. a narrow sharply defined line of light radiating from an object shafts of late-afternoon sunlight pierced the blinds and streaked the floor. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. beam. ray. laser. sunbeam. spotlight. moonbeam. sunburst. 2. as in spear.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the shaftThe shaft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. US, informal. : harsh or unfair treatment usually used with give or get. Her boss really gave her the shaft when he promoted someone less experienced instead of her. He got promoted and she got the shaft. Dictionary Entries Near the shaft. the sex act. the shaft. the shakes. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style. “The shaft.”

7. www.engineeringchoice.com › what-is-mechanical-shaftShafts: Definition, Types, And Application - Engineering Choice

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   Oct 12, 2020 · What is a Shaft? A shaft is a rotating machine element, usually circular in cross-section, which is used to transmit power from one part to another, or from a machine that produces power to a machine that absorbs power. Shaft form an important element of machines.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusSHAFT - 43 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English - Cambridge ...

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   shaft. noun. These are words and phrases related to shaft. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of shaft. Grasp the knife firmly by the shaft. Synonyms. handle. shank. hilt. spindle. trunk. stalk. stem. The candidates exchanged shafts in the debate. Synonyms. sharp remark. barb. cut. gibe. insult.