English dictionary

shaft

/'/S//&/ft/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

noun.communication

Examples
She threw shafts of sarcasm.

Synonyms barb dig gibe jibe shot slam

Source: WordNet 3.0
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a column of light (as from a beacon)

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms beam beam of light irradiation light beam ray ray of light shaft of light

Source: WordNet 3.0
the main (mid) section of a long bone

noun.body

Synonyms diaphysis

Source: WordNet 3.0
obscene terms for penis

noun.body

Synonyms cock dick pecker peter prick putz tool

Source: WordNet 3.0
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

noun.artifact

Synonyms lance spear

Source: WordNet 3.0
a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

noun.artifact

Synonyms scape

Source: WordNet 3.0
a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

noun.artifact

Synonyms rotating shaft

Source: WordNet 3.0
the hollow spine of a feather

noun.animal

Synonyms calamus quill

Source: WordNet 3.0
The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.

noun

Source: webster1913