Shaft
Pronunciation: /ˈʃæft/
Shaft (noun)
- A long, narrow part of an object, like a handle or pole.
- A vertical passage in a building where an elevator moves.
- A deep, narrow tunnel in the ground used for mining.
Examples
- The spear had a wooden shaft.
- He gripped the shaft of the hammer tightly.
Common collocations: wooden shaft, metal shaft, elevator shaft, shaft maintenance, mining shaft