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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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2. www.engineeringchoice.com › what-is-mechanical-shaftShafts: Definition, Types, And Application - Engineering Choice

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   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.

3. engineeringlearn.com › shafts-definition-types-application-materials-size-usedShafts: Definition, Types, Application, Materials, Size, Used,...

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   What is Shafts? Types of Shafts: Definition, Application, Materials, Size, Uses, Design, Advantages & Disadvantages :- Shaft is basically the rotating component of any machine, which is round in the cross section and is used for passing the power from one part to another or from the power producing machine to the power absorbing machine.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHAFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

5. slidingmotion.com › what-is-shaftUltimate Guide on What is Shaft: Learn Types, Materials & Design

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   A shaft is a rotating machined element used to transmit power from the source of the machine to other parts of the machine. The shaft is generally circular in cross-section. It is one of the essential parts of any machine. Because without shafts, the machine will not be going to transmit power.

6. learnmech.com › shaft-design-material-types-how-to-design-shaftShaft Design | Material , Types , How to Design Shaft

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   Aug 3, 2021 · • A shaft is a rotating member, usually of circular cross section, used to transmit power or motion. • It provides the axis of rotation, or oscillation, of elements such as gears, pulleys, flywheels, cranks, sprockets, and the like and controls the geometry of their motion.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shaftShaft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHAFT is the long handle of a spear or similar weapon. How to use shaft in a sentence.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › shaftSHAFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

9. engineerfix.com › mechanical › shaftsThe Comprehensive Shaft Guide: Understanding Types, Functions,...

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   Mar 11, 2021 · Shafts are cylindrical mechanical components that transfer power, torque, and motion between various elements in a system. They are commonly used in machines, engines, and vehicles, playing a crucial role in their operation. Shafts can connect two sides of a system: the primary side and the secondary side.

10. engineeringproductdesign.com › knowledge-base › shaft-design-strengthShaft design | Types of mechanical shafts - Engineering Product...

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    Dec 20, 2021 · A mechanical shaft is a rotating member, usually of a circular cross-section, either solid or hollow, which transmits power and rotational motion. What are mechanical shafts?

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHAFT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    SHAFT meaning: 1. a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon: 2. a rod forming part of a machine…. Learn more.