Synonyms for
Shafts
Definition
Shafts are long, narrow, straight pieces of wood or metal that are used in machines or in buildings to support weight.
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Common collocations
- elevator shaft
- mine shaft
- dark shaft
- long shaft
- vertical shaft
- main shaft
- shaft of light
- shaft of pain
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Usage note
The word 'shaft' can refer to a long, narrow part of an object, a vertical passageway, or a beam of light. It can also be used informally as a verb to mean to cheat or treat someone unfairly.
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Example sentences
- The miners climbed down the shafts to reach the coal seams.
- The building's elevator shafts were made of steel.
- The arrow flew straight and true through the shaft of the apple.
- The windmill's shaft turned as the blades caught the wind.
- The mechanic repaired the broken shaft in the car's engine.
Quotes
He that shoots at anything must first know what it is; else he shoots at nothing. - John Clarke
One arrow alone may easily be broken, but many arrows are indestructible. - Genghis Khan
A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. - John C. Maxwell