shaft

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʃɑːft/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʃæft/

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Noun

Singular shaft

Plural shafts

1. (countable) A shaft is a long rod or pole.
2. (countable) A shaft is a vertical passage housing a lift or elevator.