"shafty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shafties [plural]
Etymology: shaft + -y Etymology templates: {{suf|en|shaft|y}} shaft + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} shafty (plural shafties)
  1. (cycling, informal) A bicycle that uses a driveshaft instead of a chain to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Cycling Synonyms: shaftie
    Sense id: en-shafty-en-noun-ZXng7Lcq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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