"shaft" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ʃɑːft/ [UK], /ʃæft/ [US] Audio: en-au-shaft.ogg [Australia] Forms: shaft [singular], shafts [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A shaft is a long rod or pole.
    Sense id: simple-shaft-en-noun-iznDJDu4
  2. A shaft is a vertical passage housing a lift or elevator.
    Sense id: simple-shaft-en-noun-xxb7NJfF
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