Meaning of 'shaft'

noun

the hollow spine of a feather

Synonyms: quill

noun

a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

Synonyms: rotating shaft

noun

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

Example: "The shaft of the sword was made with the finest elm."

noun

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

noun

(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

Synonyms: scape

noun

a vertical passageway through a building, usually used for an elevator

Example: "The shaft was nearly 100 meters tall!"

noun

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

Synonyms: lance spear

noun

obscene terms for penis

Synonyms: tool

noun

the main (mid) section of a long bone

Synonyms: diaphysis

noun

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

Synonyms: barb

noun

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

noun

a column of light (as from a beacon)

Synonyms: irradiation

verb

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Synonyms: cheat

verb

equip with a shaft