Shaft

[ʃɑːft] or [ʃæft]

Definition

(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 long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel.

(noun.) (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column.

(noun.) a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator).

(noun.) a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer.

(verb.) equip with a shaft.

Editor: Theresa--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.

(n.) The long handle of a spear or similar weapon; hence, the weapon itself; (Fig.) anything regarded as a shaft to be thrown or darted; as, shafts of light.

(n.) That which resembles in some degree the stem or handle of an arrow or a spear; a long, slender part, especially when cylindrical.

(n.) The trunk, stem, or stalk of a plant.

(n.) The stem or midrib of a feather.

(n.) The pole, or tongue, of a vehicle; also, a thill.

(n.) The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.

(n.) The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc.

(n.) A pole, especially a Maypole.

(n.) The body of a column; the cylindrical pillar between the capital and base (see Illust. of Column). Also, the part of a chimney above the roof. Also, the spire of a steeple.

(n.) A column, an obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument.

(n.) A rod at the end of a heddle.

(n.) A solid or hollow cylinder or bar, having one or more journals on which it rests and revolves, and intended to carry one or more wheels or other revolving parts and to transmit power or motion; as, the shaft of a steam engine.

(n.) A humming bird (Thaumastura cora) having two of the tail feathers next to the middle ones very long in the male; -- called also cora humming bird.

(n.) A well-like excavation in the earth, perpendicular or nearly so, made for reaching and raising ore, for raising water, etc.

(n.) A long passage for the admission or outlet of air; an air shaft.

(n.) The chamber of a blast furnace.

Typed by Jewel

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Arrow.[2]. Handle.[3]. Thill, pole.[4]. Trunk (of a column).[5]. Axis, spindle, arbor. Shagbark,n. Shellbark (Carya alba)."

Edited by Faye

Definition

n. a well-like excavation sunk into a mine for pumping hoisting &c.: the tunnel of a blast-furnace.

n. anything long and straight as the stem of an arrow &c.: a long arrow anything like an arrow in form or effect: the part of a column between the base and capital: the stem of a feather: the pole or thill of a carriage: the handle of a tool of any kind.—adj. Shaft′ed having a shaft or handle.—ns. Shaft′-horse the horse that is harnessed between the shafts of a carriage; Shaft′ing (mach.) the system of shafts connecting machinery with the prime mover.—Make a shaft or a bolt of it (Shak.) to take the risk and make the best of it—the shaft and the bolt being the arrows of the long-bow and the cross-bow respectively.

Typist: Millie

Examples

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