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Shaft

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Definitions for Shaft

noun
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Synonyms
shot slam dig barb jibe gibe
Examples
  1. his parting shot was `drop dead'
  2. she threw shafts of sarcasm
  3. she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
noun
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms
beam beam of light light beam ray ray of light shaft of light irradiation
noun
the main (mid) section of a long bone
Synonyms
diaphysis
noun
obscene terms for penis
Synonyms
cock prick dick pecker tool putz
noun
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Synonyms
spear lance
noun
a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
noun
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
Synonyms
scape
noun
a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
noun
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Synonyms
rotating shaft
noun
the hollow spine of a feather
Synonyms
quill calamus
verb
equip with a shaft
verb
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Synonyms
cheat chouse screw chicane jockey

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