shaft

noun
UK: /ʃɑːft/
US: /ʃæft/

  1. A long, straight rod or pole.

    1. The arrow's shaft was made of wood.
    2. The mine shaft was deep and dangerous because of limited support.

  2. A long, narrow, usually vertical passage through a building or in the ground.

    1. The elevator uses a shaft to move up and down.
    2. Sunlight streamed down the ventilation shaft into the dark basement area.

  3. The main part of a weapon, tool, or other object.

    1. The golf club's shaft broke during the swing.
    2. He gripped the shaft of the spear tightly, preparing to throw it.

Synonyms

pole rod passage tunnel
shaft transitive-verb

  1. To treat someone unfairly.

    1. I felt shafted by the company's decision.
    2. The customers felt shafted when they discovered the hidden fees applied.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shaft" in English means: A long, straight rod or pole., A long, narrow, usually vertical passage through a building or in the ground., The main part of a weapon, tool, or other object..

The phonetic transcription of "shaft" is /ʃɑːft/ in British English and /ʃæft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shaft": pole, rod, passage, tunnel.

Example usage of "shaft": "The arrow's shaft was made of wood.". More examples on the page.