shaft

noun
[L27021]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : shaft
  • plural : shafts

Senses

  • rotating machine element used to transmit power from one part to another
  • long, straight part of various types of tools, machines, and weapons
  • part of a column
  • underground vertical or inclined passageway in civil engineering
  • type of handle of a tool
  • part of a lacrosse stick

shaft

verb
[L27022]

Forms

  • simple present : shaft
  • simple present, singular, third person : shafts
  • simple past : shafted
  • present participle : shafting
  • past participle : shafted

Senses