Shaft

Synonyms of shaft

• pole
• rod
• bar

Antonyms of shaft

• bulge
• protuberance
• bump

Collocations of shaft

golf shaft

Frequency: 80 %

He replaced the old golf shaft with a new one for better performance.

shaft of light

Frequency: 70 %

A shaft of light pierced through the dark clouds, illuminating the room.

shaft of an arrow

Frequency: 60 %

The shaft of the arrow was made from sturdy wood.

mine shaft

Frequency: 50 %

The miners descended into the dark mine shaft to extract coal.

propeller shaft

Frequency: 40 %

The propeller shaft of the boat needed to be repaired before setting sail.

Idiomatic Expressions for shaft

• Phrase: to be shafted
  Meaning: to be in a difficult or unfair situation; to be at a disadvantage
  Usage: After losing his job, he felt like he was really shafted.