"shaft" | Definition and Related Words

shaft

Noun

A line that forms the length of an arrow pointer (synset 106834654)
is a type of: line - a mark that is long relative to its width

is a part of: arrow, pointer - a mark to indicate a direction or relation
An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (synset 106780713)
"his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"

is a type of: comment, input, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

subtypes: cheap shot - an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person

same as: barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shot, slam
A long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) (synset 104189365)
is a type of: rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood
subtypes:
- axle - a shaft on which a wheel rotates
- thill - one of two shafts extending from the body of a cart or carriage on either side of the animal that pulls it
A column of light (as from a beacon) (synset 111448137)
is a type of: light, visible light, visible radiation - (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
subtypes:
- heat ray - a ray that produces a thermal effect
- high beam - the beam of a car's headlights that provides distant illumination
- moon ray, moon-ray, moonbeam - a ray of moonlight
- sunbeam, sunray - a ray of sunlight
- laser beam - a beam of light generated by a laser
- low beam - the beam of a car's headlights that provides illumination for a short distance
same as: beam, beam of light, irradiation, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft of light
The main (mid) section of a long bone (synset 105600488)
is a type of: long bone, os longum - in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow

same as: diaphysis
Obscene terms for penis (synset 105534354)
domain usage: dirty word, filth, obscenity, smut, vulgarism - an offensive or indecent word or phrase

is a type of: member, penis, phallus - the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism)

same as: cock, dick, pecker, prick, putz, tool
A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon (synset 104278001)
is a type of: arm, weapon, weapon system - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
subtypes:
- assagai, assegai - the slender spear of the Bantu-speaking people of Africa
- javelin - a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
- trident - a spear with three prongs
has:
- barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
- spear-point, spearhead, spearpoint - the head and sharpened point of a spear
same as: lance, spear
A vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) (synset 104189933)
is a type of: passageway - a passage between rooms or between buildings
subtypes:
- elevator shaft - a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor
- ventilation shaft - a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation
- well - an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
is a part of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column (synset 104189751)
referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings

is a type of: upright, vertical - a vertical structural member as a post or stake

is a part of: column, pillar - (architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure

same as: scape
A long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel (synset 104189557)
is a type of: passage - a way through or along which someone or something may pass
subtypes:
- air shaft, air well - a shaft for ventilation
- downcast - a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
is a part of:
- mine - excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
- tunnel - a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
A revolving rod that transmits power or motion (synset 104118284)
is a type of: rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood
subtypes:
- camshaft - an engine shaft with cams attached to it
- crankshaft - a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
- driveshaft - a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application
- arbor, mandrel, mandril, spindle - any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
- transmission shaft - rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential
is a part of: rotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotates

same as: rotating shaft
The hollow spine of a feather (synset 102471248)
is a type of: rib - a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant

is a part of: feather, plumage, plume - the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

same as: calamus, quill

Verb

Equip with a shaft (synset 202367600)
is a type of: equip, fit, fit out, outfit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Defeat someone through trickery or deceit (synset 201107035)
is a type of: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

same as: cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey, screw

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