"Shaft" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"shaft" Definition
- (often in compounds) a long, narrow passage that usually goes straight down in a building or underground, used especially for a lift or as a way of allowing air in or out
- the long narrow part of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.
- (often in compounds) a metal bar that joins parts of a machine or an engine together, enabling power and movement to be passed from one part to another see also camshaft, crankshaftTopics Engineeringc2
- [usually plural] either of the two long poles at the front of a carriage or cart between which a horse is fastened in order to pull it
- shaft of light, sunlight, etc. (literary) a long, narrow area of light
- shaft of pain, fear, etc. (literary) a sudden strong feeling of pain, etc. that travels through your body
- shaft of something (formal) a clever remark that is intended to upset or annoy somebody
"shaft" Synonyms & Antonyms
"shaft" synonyms:
- column,
- pillar,
- tower,
- pole,
- spire,
- post,
- upright,
- support,
- rod,
- stanchion,
- prop,
- stake,
- pier,
- piling,
- pile,
- buttress,
- stick,
- mast,
- strut
"shaft" antonyms:
- advantage,
- closure,
- equitableness,
- fairness,
- equity,
- justice,
- service,
- courtesy,
- kindness,
- indulgence,
- benevolence,
- right,
- assistance,
- giving,
- favour,
- good,
- benefit,
- help,
- obligement