Words Like SHAFT
    
   We have put together a list of words that are similar to SHAFT.
    
    
    
        
            46 Alternative Words Similar to shaft
   
            
               
            
            
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        Camshaft
    
    
         Noun       Hyponym
    
    
    
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        Driveshaft
    
    
         Noun       Hyponym
    
    
    
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        Crankshaft
    
    
         Noun       Hyponym
    
    
    
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        Thill
    
    
         Noun       Hyponym
    
    
    
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        Moonbeam
    
    
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        Sunray
    
    
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        Sunbeam
    
    
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        Trident
    
    
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        Assegai
    
    
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        Assagai
    
    
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        4 examples of shaft
           
        
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        shafts of light
    
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        the shaft of a steam engine
    
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        she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
    
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        she threw shafts of sarcasm
    
       
    
    
        10 definitions of shaft
           
        
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        The slender, smooth stem of an arrow; hence, an arrow.
    
    
    
 
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        The long handle of a spear or similar weapon; hence, the weapon itself; (Fig.) anything regarded as a shaft to be thrown or darted.
    
    
    
 
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        That which resembles in some degree the stem or handle of an arrow or a spear; a long, slender part, especially when cylindrical.
    
    
    
 
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        The stem or midrib of a feather.
    
    
    
 
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        The pole, or tongue, of a vehicle; also, a thill.
    
    
    
 
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        The part of a candlestick which supports its branches.
    
    
    
 
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        The handle or helve of certain tools, instruments, etc., as a hammer, a whip, etc.
    
    
    
 
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        A pole, especially a Maypole.
    
    
    
 
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        The body of a column; the cylindrical pillar between the capital and base (see Illust. of Column). Also, the part of a chimney above the roof. Also, the spire of a steeple.
    
    
    
 
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        A column, an obelisk, or other spire-shaped or columnar monument.