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   shaft

   /ʃɑːft/

   noun

   • 1. a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or similar: "the shaft of a golf club" Similar polestickrodstaffshankuprighthandlehiltbuttstockstemhistorical:pikestaffthillrare:helvequilltechnical:rachis
   • ▪ an arrow or spear.
   • ▪ a column, especially the main part between the base and capital.
   • ▪ a long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine.
   • ▪ each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle: "the shafts of a horse-drawn wagon"
   • 2. a ray of light or bolt of lightning: "a shaft of sunlight" Similar raybeamgleamstreakpencilfingerbarliterary:lance
   • ▪ a sudden flash of a quality or feeling: "a shaft of inspiration"
   • ▪ a remark intended to be witty, wounding, or provoking: "he directs his shafts against her" Similar cutting remarkbarbgibetauntstinginformal:dig
   • 3. a long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, accommodates a lift in a building, or provides ventilation. Similar mineshafttunnelpassagepitaditdowncastupcastboreholeboreductair shaftwelllight wellflueventrare:winze
   • 4. a man's penis. vulgar slang
   • ▪ harsh or unfair treatment: informal North American "the executives continue to raise their pay while the workers get the shaft"

   verb

   • 1. (of light) shine in beams: "brilliant sunshine shafted through the skylight"
   • 2. (of a man) have sex with. vulgar slang
   • ▪ treat (someone) harshly or unfairly: informal "I suppose she'll get a lawyer and I'll be shafted"

   Word Origin Old Englishscæft, sceaft ‘handle, pole’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaft, German Schaft, and perhaps also to sceptre. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) were ‘fit with a handle’ and ‘send out shafts of light’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shafted adjective

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   What is a shaft in a machine?

   • What is a Shaft? A shaft is a rotating machine element, usually circular in cross-section, which is used to transmit power from one part to another, or from a machine that produces power to a machine that absorbs power. Shaft form an important element of machines.

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   What are the different types of shafts?

   • Shafts are mainly classified into two types: Transmission shafts are used to transmit power between the source and the machine absorbing power. e.g., countershafts, line shafts, and all factory shafts. Axle shafts are used in vehicles. A spindle shaft is a rotating shaft with a fixture for holding a tool or a workpiece. Related Posts: 1.

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   What does shaft mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SHAFT definition: 1. a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon: 2. a rod forming part of a machine…. Learn more.

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   What is a shaft in a weapon?

   • A shaft is a rotating machine element with a long handle of a spear or similar weapon, usually circular in cross-section, which is used to transmit power from one rotating member to another supported by it or connected to it. What are the types of Shafts? 1.

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   A shaft is a round component that transmits power from one part to another in a machine. Learn about the different types of shafts, materials, sizes, stresses, design and manufacturing processes, and advantages and disadvantages of shafts.

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   a rotating or oscillating round, straight bar for transmitting motion and torque, usually supported on bearings and carrying gears, wheels, or the like, as a propeller shaft on a ship, or a drive shaft of an engine.

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    A shaft is a long thin object or part, such as a spear, arrow, or column. It can also mean a ray, beam, or streak, or a harsh remark or treatment. See different meanings and usage of shaft in various contexts.