shaft

1 of 2

noun

ˈshaft

plural shafts ˈshaf(t)s How to pronounce shaft (audio)

for sense 1b usually ˈshavz

a(1)

: the long handle of a spear or similar weapon

(2)

: spear, lance

or plural shaves ˈshavz How to pronounce shaft (audio)

: pole

specifically : either of two long pieces of wood between which a horse is hitched to a vehicle

c(1)

: an arrow especially for a longbow

(2)

: the body or stem of an arrow extending from the nock to the head

: a sharply delineated beam of light shining through an opening

: something suggestive of the shaft of a spear or arrow especially in long slender cylindrical form: such as

: the trunk of a tree

: the cylindrical pillar between the capital and the base

: the handle of a tool or instrument (such as a golf club)

: a commonly cylindrical bar used to support rotating pieces or to transmit power or motion by rotation

: the stem or central axis of a feather

: the upright member of a cross especially below the arms

: the cylindrical part of a long bone between the enlarged ends

: a small architectural column (as at each side of a doorway)

: a column, obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument

: a vertical or inclined opening of uniform and limited cross section made for finding or mining ore, raising water, or ventilating underground workings (as in a cave)

: the part of a hair that is visible above the surface of the skin see hair illustration

: a vertical opening or passage through the floors of a building

: a projectile thrown like a spear or shot like an arrow

: a scornful, satirical, or pithily critical remark or attack

: harsh or unfair treatment

—usually used with the

gave them the shaft

Synonyms

Noun

beam
ray

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun the shaft of a spear the shaft of a golf club Verb You really got shafted in that deal.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Both the shaft and the filament are inside out and neatly folded into the tiny organelle.

Viviane Callier, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 Moon Boot's cult Icon Reflex, featuring a cozy knee-high shaft and round toe.

Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 In addition to the chest and chamber pot, the team found a chariot shaft and amphorae (clay vessels with pointed bottoms), including a collection of eight jugs crammed into a corner.

David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Nov. 2021 In August of last year, while off Alaska, a fire onboard the Healy damaged a propulsion motor that used power generated by diesel engines to spin a shaft and propeller.

Author: Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2021 Maintenance crews will also work on the ship’s hull, rudder, propulsion shaft and anchor while the ship is in drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021 With a stainless-steel shaft and aluminum coupling, the high tensile fabric is stretched over carbon-fiber stays.

Jeremy Taylor, Robb Report, 27 May 2021 Although some of the more exotic performance hardware of the previous generation, like the carbon-fiber prop shaft and dual-clutch transmission, have been dropped, the M4 Competition retains its hard-core sports-car appeal.

Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2021 The canopy is made from nylon and the shaft and ribs are made from fiberglass for long-lasting effects.

Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021

Verb

It is powered by a 1,351cc twin-cylinder engine and has a three-speed gearbox and shaft final drive.

Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 An update from the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union also said Kellogg’s was trying to shaft new workers by locking them into subpar benefits and taking away vacation days.

al, 6 Oct. 2021 Fittings attempt to match things like clubhead weight and shaft flexibility to an individual golfer’s swing.

Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2020 Lind’s heart genuinely hurts for those shafted by oligarchy.

New York Times, 17 Jan. 2020 The Coyotes always seem to get shafted by the schedule, and their gauntlet of games to open the 2019-20 season doesn't appear any different.

Richard Morin, azcentral, 5 Oct. 2019 The unfounded hostility to that film basically killed its release and then shafted the chances of the movie and of Ryan Gosling’s contemplative performance in the awards races.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2019 Do your research, ask questions and go over every detail personally to avoid being shafted or misinformed.

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2019 Only a socialist could do that to his brother, only a socialist could regard familial ties as being so trivial as to shaft his own brother.

Julia Webster, Time, 5 Sep. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English sceaft; akin to Old High German scaft shaft, Latin scapus shaft, stalk, Greek skēptesthai to prop oneself, lean

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	shafts
释义	shaft 1 of 2 noun ˈshaft plural shafts ˈshaf(t)s for sense 1b usually ˈshavz 1 a(1) : the long handle of a spear or similar weapon (2) : spear, lance b or plural shaves ˈshavz : pole specifically : either of two long pieces of wood between which a horse is hitched to a vehicle c(1) : an arrow especially for a longbow (2) : the body or stem of an arrow extending from the nock to the head 2 : a sharply delineated beam of light shining through an opening 3 : something suggestive of the shaft of a spear or arrow especially in long slender cylindrical form: such as a : the trunk of a tree b : the cylindrical pillar between the capital and the base c : the handle of a tool or instrument (such as a golf club) d : a commonly cylindrical bar used to support rotating pieces or to transmit power or motion by rotation e : the stem or central axis of a feather f : the upright member of a cross especially below the arms g : the cylindrical part of a long bone between the enlarged ends h : a small architectural column (as at each side of a doorway) i : a column, obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument j : a vertical or inclined opening of uniform and limited cross section made for finding or mining ore, raising water, or ventilating underground workings (as in a cave) k : the part of a hair that is visible above the surface of the skin see hair illustration l : a vertical opening or passage through the floors of a building 4 a : a projectile thrown like a spear or shot like an arrow b : a scornful, satirical, or pithily critical remark or attack c : harsh or unfair treatment —usually used with the gave them the shaft shaft 2 of 2 verb shafted; shafting; shafts transitive verb 1 : to fit with a shaft 2 : to treat unfairly or harshly Synonyms Noun beam ray See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the shaft of a spear the shaft of a golf club Verb You really got shafted in that deal. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Both the shaft and the filament are inside out and neatly folded into the tiny organelle. Viviane Callier, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2022 Moon Boot's cult Icon Reflex, featuring a cozy knee-high shaft and round toe. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 In addition to the chest and chamber pot, the team found a chariot shaft and amphorae (clay vessels with pointed bottoms), including a collection of eight jugs crammed into a corner. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Nov. 2021 In August of last year, while off Alaska, a fire onboard the Healy damaged a propulsion motor that used power generated by diesel engines to spin a shaft and propeller. Author: Hal Bernton, Anchorage Daily News, 23 July 2021 Maintenance crews will also work on the ship’s hull, rudder, propulsion shaft and anchor while the ship is in drydock at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2021 With a stainless-steel shaft and aluminum coupling, the high tensile fabric is stretched over carbon-fiber stays. Jeremy Taylor, Robb Report, 27 May 2021 Although some of the more exotic performance hardware of the previous generation, like the carbon-fiber prop shaft and dual-clutch transmission, have been dropped, the M4 Competition retains its hard-core sports-car appeal. Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2021 The canopy is made from nylon and the shaft and ribs are made from fiberglass for long-lasting effects. Chris Hachey, BGR, 9 Mar. 2021 Verb It is powered by a 1,351cc twin-cylinder engine and has a three-speed gearbox and shaft final drive. Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 An update from the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union also said Kellogg’s was trying to shaft new workers by locking them into subpar benefits and taking away vacation days. al, 6 Oct. 2021 Fittings attempt to match things like clubhead weight and shaft flexibility to an individual golfer’s swing. Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2020 Lind’s heart genuinely hurts for those shafted by oligarchy. New York Times, 17 Jan. 2020 The Coyotes always seem to get shafted by the schedule, and their gauntlet of games to open the 2019-20 season doesn't appear any different. Richard Morin, azcentral, 5 Oct. 2019 The unfounded hostility to that film basically killed its release and then shafted the chances of the movie and of Ryan Gosling’s contemplative performance in the awards races. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2019 Do your research, ask questions and go over every detail personally to avoid being shafted or misinformed. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2019 Only a socialist could do that to his brother, only a socialist could regard familial ties as being so trivial as to shaft his own brother. Julia Webster, Time, 5 Sep. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English sceaft; akin to Old High German scaft shaft, Latin scapus shaft, stalk, Greek skēptesthai to prop oneself, lean First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing shaft shaft horsepower butt shaft the shaft gave her the shaft got the shaft shaft horsepower butt shaft the shaft gave her the shaft got the shaft Kids Definition shaft noun ˈshaft 1 : the long handle of a weapon, tool, or instrument the shaft of a spear the shaft of a golf club 2 : one of two poles between which a horse is hitched to pull a wagon or carriage 3 : an arrow or its narrow stem 4 : a narrow beam of light 5 : a long narrow part or structure especially when round the shaft of a feather 6 : a mine opening made for finding or mining ore 7 : an opening or passage straight down through the floors of a building an air shaft an elevator shaft 8 : a bar to support rotating pieces of machinery or to give them motion Medical Definition shaft noun ˈshaft plural shafts ˈshaf(t)s : a long slender cylindrical body or part: as a : the cylindrical part of a long bone between the enlarged ends b : hair shaft shafts noun plural of shaft 1 as in beams a narrow sharply defined line of light radiating from an object shafts of late-afternoon sunlight pierced the blinds and streaked the floor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beams rays sunbeams lasers moonbeams spotlights sunbursts 2 as in spears a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade the footmen set their shafts so as to form a bank of steel against the enemy's charging cavalry Synonyms & Similar Words spears javelins lances pikes darts pike spikes pikestaffs tridents halberds harpoons halberts leisters gaffs 3 as in injustices unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this the homeowners who were bought out are convinced they got the shaft in that deal Synonyms & Similar Words injustices injuries wrongs inequities disservices insults offences raw deals outrages indignities slurs offenses affronts grievances beefs slights complaints put-downs Antonyms & Near Antonyms equities justices crickets
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