SHAFT

(noun) the hollow spine of a feather
synonyms : calamus , quill
(noun) a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
synonyms : rotating shaft
(noun) a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
(noun) a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
(noun) (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
synonyms : scape
(noun) a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
(noun) a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
synonyms : lance , spear
(noun) obscene terms for penis
synonyms : cock , dick , pecker , peter , prick , putz , tool
(noun) the main (mid) section of a long bone
synonyms : diaphysis
(noun) an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
"his parting shot was `drop dead'", "she threw shafts of sarcasm", "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
synonyms : barb , dig , gibe , jibe , shot , slam
inspite of his poker face, you could say that all of her barbs had hit home,hard. -added by diviya_inlas
teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play -added by nithi
(noun) a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
(noun) a column of light (as from a beacon)
synonyms : beam , beam of light , irradiation , light beam , ray , ray of light , shaft of light
(verb) defeat someone through trickery or deceit
synonyms : cheat , chicane , chouse , jockey , screw
(verb) equip with a shaft

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