Definition and Synonyms for Shaft

Definition of Shaft

1. A line that forms the length of an arrow pointer Noun
2. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect Noun
3. A long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) Noun
4. A column of light (as from a beacon) Noun
5. The main (mid) section of a long bone Noun
6. Obscene terms for penis Noun
7. A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon Noun
8. A vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) Noun
9. (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column Noun
10. A long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel Noun
11. A revolving rod that transmits power or motion Noun
12. The hollow spine of a feather Noun
13. Equip with a shaft Verb
14. Defeat someone through trickery or deceit Verb