Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Shafting.
Shafting - 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
"The timber was cut into shaftings to be used as support beams."
"The miners descended into the dark shafting to extract the precious minerals."
"The engineer examined the damaged shafting of the engine and determined it needed repairs."
"He felt a sharp pain in his leg as the arrow pierced through his flesh, shafting him with agony."
"The shafting of the elevator malfunctioned, causing it to get stuck between floors."
Word Game Points
Is SHAFTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shafting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAFTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SHAFTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shafting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAFTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is SHAFTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shafting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAFTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
