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   shaft

   /ʃɑːft/

   noun

   • 1. a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or similar: "the shaft of a golf club" Similar polestickrodstaffshankuprighthandlehiltbuttstockstemhistorical:pikestaffthillrare:helvequilltechnical:rachis
   • ▪ an arrow or spear.
   • ▪ a column, especially the main part between the base and capital.
   • ▪ a long cylindrical rotating rod for the transmission of motive power in a machine.
   • ▪ each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle: "the shafts of a horse-drawn wagon"
   • 2. a ray of light or bolt of lightning: "a shaft of sunlight" Similar raybeamgleamstreakpencilfingerbarliterary:lance
   • ▪ a sudden flash of a quality or feeling: "a shaft of inspiration"
   • ▪ a remark intended to be witty, wounding, or provoking: "he directs his shafts against her" Similar cutting remarkbarbgibetauntstinginformal:dig
   • 3. a long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, accommodates a lift in a building, or provides ventilation. Similar mineshafttunnelpassagepitaditdowncastupcastboreholeboreductair shaftwelllight wellflueventrare:winze
   • 4. a man's penis. vulgar slang
   • ▪ harsh or unfair treatment: informal North American "the executives continue to raise their pay while the workers get the shaft"

   verb

   • 1. (of light) shine in beams: "brilliant sunshine shafted through the skylight"
   • 2. (of a man) have sex with. vulgar slang
   • ▪ treat (someone) harshly or unfairly: informal "I suppose she'll get a lawyer and I'll be shafted"

   Word Origin Old Englishscæft, sceaft ‘handle, pole’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaft, German Schaft, and perhaps also to sceptre. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) were ‘fit with a handle’ and ‘send out shafts of light’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shafted adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › technology › gearGear | Types, Ratios & Applications | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Gear, machine component consisting of a toothed wheel attached to a rotating shaft. Gears operate in pairs to transmit and modify rotary motion and torque (turning force) without slip, the teeth of one gear engaging the teeth on a mating gear.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › air shaftAir shaft - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · noun. a shaft for ventilation. synonyms: air well. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Air shaft." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/air shaft. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,008,272 new words. Master your first word today! Start Now.

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5. www.cobanengineering.com › Tolerances › ISOHoleandShaftBAsisLimitsAndHole And Shaft Basis Limits And Fits - Coban Engineering

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   4 days ago · Loose Running; Fits For wide commercial tolerances/clearances or allowances with parts on external members. Some of the applications: Fits of parts exposed to corrosive effects, pivots, latches, contamination with dust and thermal or mechanical deformations.

6. golfcircuit.com › posts › graphite-vs-steel-shaftGraphite vs Steel Shaft (Some Major Differences) - Golf Circuit

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   3 days ago · The biggest and most obvious difference between graphite and steel shafts is the materials that they are made of. However, because of the materials and the manufacturing process, the overall characteristics of the shaft will vary in weight, feel, ball flight, and more.

7. golfcircuit.com › posts › types-of-golf-wedgesUnderstanding Clubs: The 4 Types Of Golf Wedges - Golf Circuit

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   3 days ago · Loft denotes the angle of the face of golf clubs relative to the vertical line represented by the shaft. Therein, the greater the degree of loft, the more open the clubface, and thus, the greater the height that you’ll strike the golf ball.

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   1 day ago · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A) 28.60, Perfect form boundary, Actual produced size and more.

9. www.calculatorultra.com › en › toolShaft Torque Calculator & Formula Online Calculator Ultra

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   5 days ago · Calculating shaft torque is essential in mechanical engineering to determine the rotational force applied on a shaft. It plays a critical role in designing mechanical systems where shafts transmit power from motors to machinery, ensuring that components can withstand operational stresses without failure.