Synonyms: calamus, shaft, quill
Definition: the hollow spine of a feather
Similar words: rib
Definition: a riblike supporting or strengthening part of an animal or plant
Synonyms: rotating shaft, shaft
Definition: a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Similar words: rod
Definition: a long thin implement made of metal or wood
Synonyms: shaft
Definition: a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
Similar words: rod
Definition: a long thin implement made of metal or wood
Synonyms: shaft
Definition: a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
Similar words: passage
Definition: a way through or along which someone or something may pass
Definition: (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
Similar words: upright, vertical
Definition: a vertical structural member as a post or stake
Usage: the ball sailed between the uprights
Synonyms: shaft
Definition: a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
Similar words: passageway
Definition: a passage between rooms or between buildings
Definition: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Similar words: arm, weapon, weapon system
Definition: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Usage: he was licensed to carry a weapon
Synonyms: dick, shaft, tool, cock, pecker, peter, putz, prick
Definition: obscene terms for penis
Similar words: penis, phallus, member
Definition: the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
Definition: the main (mid) section of a long bone
Similar words: long bone, os longum
Definition: in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow
Synonyms: dig, slam, shaft, shot, barb, jibe, gibe
Definition: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Usage: his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
Similar words: input, remark, comment
Definition: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
Usage: from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
Synonyms: shaft
Definition: a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
Similar words: line
Definition: a mark that is long relative to its width
Usage: He drew a line on the chart
Synonyms: beam, beam of light, shaft, shaft of light, ray, ray of light, irradiation, light beam
Definition: a column of light (as from a beacon)
Similar words: light, visible light, visible radiation
Definition: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
Usage: the light was filtered through a soft glass window
Synonyms: shaft, screw, cheat, chicane, chouse, jockey
Definition: defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Similar words: trounce, crush, vanquish, shell, beat, beat out
Definition: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Usage: Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship; We beat the competition; Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
Synonyms: shaft
Definition: equip with a shaft
Similar words: outfit, equip, fit, fit out
Definition: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Usage: The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities