Aftershaft

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərˌʃæft/

Definitions of aftershaft

noun a secondary feather on the wing of a bird, typically arising from the ulna

Example Sentences

A1 The bird's aftershaft helps to regulate its body temperature.

A2 The aftershaft of the arrow helped to stabilize its flight.

B1 The aftershaft of the engine was damaged, causing the plane to lose power.

B2 The hunter carefully examined the aftershaft of the arrow to ensure it was intact.

C1 The aftershaft of the turbine engine needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.

C2 The aftershaft of the helicopter rotor was meticulously inspected before each flight.

Examples of aftershaft in a Sentence

formal The aftershaft of the bird's feather helps with aerodynamics during flight.

informal I noticed the aftershaft on the feather when I was examining it closely.

slang Check out the cool aftershaft on this feather!

figurative The aftershaft of her argument added a new layer of complexity to the debate.

Grammatical Forms of aftershaft

• plural: aftershafts
• comparative: more aftershaft
• superlative: most aftershaft
• present tense: aftershafts
• future tense: will aftershaft
• perfect tense: have aftershafted
• continuous tense: is aftershafting
• singular: aftershaft
• positive degree: aftershaft
• infinitive: to aftershaft
• gerund: aftershafting
• participle: aftershafted

Origin and Evolution of aftershaft

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'aftershaft' originated from the combination of 'after' and 'shaft', referring to a secondary feather on a bird's wing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aftershaft' came to be specifically used in ornithology to describe the secondary feather on a bird's wing, distinguishing it from the primary feathers.