How Do You Spell SHAFT?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈaft] (IPA)

The word "shaft" is spelled with the five letters "s", "h", "a", "f", and "t". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ʃæft/. The "sh" consonant pair represents the sound /ʃ/, which is a voiceless postalveolar fricative. The "a" vowel is pronounced as /æ/, which is an open front unrounded vowel. The "f" consonant is pronounced as a voiceless labiodental fricative, and the final "t" represents a voiceless alveolar stop. Together, these sounds form the word "shaft".

SHAFT Meaning and Definition

  1. Shaft, noun:

    1. A long, slender, and cylindrical object or structure, usually solid, that is typically circular in cross-section and has a length greater than its diameter. It is often used to transmit rotary motion or to support and hold other mechanical components in a machine. Shafts can be made of various materials, including metals (such as steel or aluminum), as well as non-metallic materials (such as wood or plastic).

    2. In the context of anatomy, a shaft refers to the central, elongated part of a long bone, such as the femur, which is surrounded and supported by the bone's outer layer, known as the cortex.

    3. A vertical passage, conduit, or tunnel-like structure that is often used for transportation or access. For example, an elevator shaft is a vertical passageway within a building used to move people or objects between different levels. Similarly, a mine shaft is a vertical or angled passage used to access underground mining operations.

    4. In slang or informal language, the term "shaft" can refer to unfair or unfavorable treatment, often involving being deceived, cheated, or treated poorly in a situation. This usage is commonly heard in expressions such as "getting the shaft" or "giving someone the shaft."

  2. An elongated rod-like structure, as the part of a long bone between the epiphyseal extremities.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Anything long and straight; a missile weapon, as an arrow; the part of a column extending from the base to the capital; a pit or entrance to a mine when perpendicular or nearly so; the pole of a carriage; the handle of a weapon.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SHAFT

The word "shaft" has a diverse range of origins and meanings. Here are a few possible etymologies depending on the specific meaning:

1. As a noun referring to a long, narrow part or rod:

- Old English: The word "sceaft" in Old English referred to a "stick" or "pole".

- Germanic: It is derived from the Germanic root "*skaftaz", meaning "handle" or "pole".

- Indo-European: This Germanic root "*skaftaz" can be traced back to the Indo-European root "*skeh₂p-", meaning "to cut" or "to split". It is also the root of words such as "shape" and "shave".

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Idioms with the word SHAFT

  • give sm the shaft The idiom "give someone the shaft" means to intentionally treat someone unfairly or to deny them what they deserve. It implies that a person is being disregarded, mistreated, or cheated out of something they are rightfully entitled to.
  • give (one) the shaft The idiom "give (one) the shaft" means to treat someone unfairly, to deprive them of something they deserve, or to intentionally mistreat or deceive them. It signifies an act of betrayal or a deliberate act of disadvantage.
  • give somebody the shaft The idiom "give somebody the shaft" means to treat someone unfairly, often by deceiving or cheating them, or by denying them their deserved rewards or opportunities.
  • get the shaft The idiom "get the shaft" means to be treated unfairly or to be subjected to a disadvantageous or unfavorable situation. It implies being given a raw deal or being shortchanged in a particular situation.
  • give someone the shaft The idiom "give someone the shaft" means to treat someone unfairly or dishonestly by intentionally denying them something they deserve or need, often resulting in a disadvantage or mistreatment. It implies intentionally disregarding someone's rights, interests or well-being and prioritizing the benefits or convenience of others over them.

Similar spelling words for SHAFT

Plural form of SHAFT is SHAFTS

Conjugate verb Shaft

CONDITIONAL

I would shaft
you would shaft
he/she/it would shaft
we would shaft
they would shaft

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shafting
you would be shafting
he/she/it would be shafting
we would be shafting
they would be shafting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shaft
you would have shaft
he/she/it would have shaft
we would have shaft
they would have shaft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shafting
you would have been shafting
he/she/it would have been shafting
we would have been shafting
they would have been shafting

FUTURE

I will shaft
you will shaft
he/she/it will shaft
we will shaft
they will shaft

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shafting
you will be shafting
he/she/it will be shafting
we will be shafting
they will be shafting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shafted
you will have shafted
he/she/it will have shafted
we will have shafted
they will have shafted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shafting
you will have been shafting
he/she/it will have been shafting
we will have been shafting
they will have been shafting

IMPERATIVE

you shaft
we let´s shaft

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shaft

PAST

I shafted
you shafted
he/she/it shafted
we shafted
they shafted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shafting
you were shafting
he/she/it was shafting
we were shafting
they were shafting

PAST PARTICIPLE

shafted

PAST PERFECT

I had shafted
you had shafted
he/she/it had shafted
we had shafted
they had shafted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shafting
you had been shafting
he/she/it had been shafting
we had been shafting
they had been shafting

PRESENT

I shaft
you shaft
he/she/it shafts
we shaft
they shaft

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shafting
you are shafting
he/she/it is shafting
we are shafting
they are shafting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shafting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shafted
you have shafted
he/she/it has shafted
we have shafted
they have shafted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shafting
you have been shafting
he/she/it has been shafting
we have been shafting
they have been shafting
I would have shafted
we would have shafted
you would have shafted
he/she/it would have shafted
they would have shafted

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