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- pronunciation:
- shaeft
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an arrow or spear, or the straight, slender part of one.
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| definition 2: |
a straight beam, as of light.
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| definition 3: |
a long, straight section or handle of something.
a shaft of hairthe shaft of a columnthe shaft of a hoe- similar words:
- handle
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| definition 4: |
a tall, straight monument, support, or flagpole.
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| definition 5: |
a rotating cylindrical rod, often attached to gears, that transfers power or motion.
a drive shaft |
| definition 6: |
a slanting or vertical passage.
a mine shaftan elevator shaft- similar words:
- bore
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| definition 7: |
a pointed, often sarcastic, verbal attack.
shafts of criticism |
| definition 8: |
(slang) unfair or harsh treatment (prec. by "the").
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| related words: |
abuse, bar, bolt, boom, bore, gallery, lance, mine, monument, pile, pillar, post, pull, tube, well |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
shafts, shafting, shafted |
| definition 1: |
to provide with a shaft.
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| definition 2: |
to move by pushing with a pole.
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| definition 3: |
(slang) to treat unfairly or harshly; betray.
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| related words: |
abuse, bore, deceive, mistreat, wrong |
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