Meaning Of The Word Shaft

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shaft
A shaft is a long vertical passage, for example for a lift.
In a machine, a shaft is a rod that turns round continually in order to transfer movement in the machine.
countable noun: A shaft is a long thin piece of wood or metal that forms part of a spear, axe, golf club, or other object.

shaft in American English
the long stem or body of an arrow or spear
noun: a long pole forming the body of various weapons, as lances, halberds, or arrows
transitive verb: to push or propel with a pole

shaft in British English
noun: the long narrow pole that forms the body of a spear, arrow, etc

shaft in Mechanical Engineering
noun: A shaft is a revolving rod that transmits motion or power.

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