Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Shaft.
How to pronounce shaft:
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Shaft - as a noun
A line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barb8dig5gibe7jibe13shot7slam6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comment13input7remark12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rod4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam8beam of lightirradiation12light beamray6ray of lightshaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
light9visible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lance7spear7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arm5weapon11weapon systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passageway19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passage10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rotating shaftHypernyms (Closely Related)
rod4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He hit the golf ball straight down the fairway and into the shaft."
"The elevator got stuck between floors because the shaft was malfunctioning."
"The miner descended into the deep shaft to extract coal."
"She inserted the key into the keyhole and turned it, opening the shaft of the lock."
"The engineer inspected the rotating shaft for any signs of wear and tear."
Word Game Points
Is SHAFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shaft is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SHAFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shaft is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SHAFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shaft is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
