a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

[ Syn: rotating shaft ]

the hollow spine of a feather

[ Syn: quill , calamus ]

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

[ Syn: shot , slam , dig , barb , jibe , gibe ]

a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

a column of light (as from a beacon)

[ Syn: beam , beam of light , light beam , ray , ray of light , shaft of light , irradiation ]

the main (mid) section of a long bone

[ Syn: diaphysis ]

obscene terms for penis

[ Syn: cock , prick , dick , pecker , peter , tool , putz ]

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

[ Syn: spear , lance ]

a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

[ Syn: scape ]

equip with a shaft

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

[ Syn: cheat , chouse , screw , chicane , jockey ]