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shaft

/ʃæft/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shaft mean?

noun, verb

A long, thin, cylindrical structure, especially one made of wood or metal, used to transmit power or motion. To strike or hit someone or something with a forceful blow.

Example

"The engineer climbed up the shaft to inspect the machinery."

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