shaft

nouns

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
shaft
is a part of
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
arrow, pointer
is a type of (narrower)
a mark that is long relative to its width
"He drew a line on the chart"
line
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"
barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
shaft
is a type of (narrower)
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
rod
a column of light (as from a beacon)
beam, beam of light, irradiation, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light
the main (mid) section of a long bone
diaphysis, shaft
obscene terms for penis
cock, dick, pecker, peter, prick, putz, shaft, tool
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
lance, shaft, spear
a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
shaft
is a part of
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
"there was a three-story building on the corner"; "it was an imposing edifice"
building, edifice
is a type of (narrower)
a passage between rooms or between buildings
passageway
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
scape, shaft
a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
shaft
is a part of
excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
mine
is a part of
a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
"the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection"
tunnel
is a type of (narrower)
a way through or along which someone or something may pass
passage
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
rotating shaft, shaft
the hollow spine of a feather
calamus, quill, shaft

verbs

equip with a shaft
shaft
is a type of (narrower)
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
equip, fit, fit out, outfit
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey, screw, shaft