shafts

[US]/ʃɑːfts/
[UK]/ʃæfts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of shaft; a long, narrow part of an object; the handle of a tool or weapon; a vertical or inclined passage for ventilation; a sudden feeling of pain or fear

Phrases & Collocations

drive shafts

gear shafts

shaft bearings

rotor shafts

output shafts

input shafts

main shafts

piston shafts

spindle shafts

crank shafts

Example Sentences

the shafts of the arrows were made from lightweight materials.

the windmill's shafts turned slowly in the breeze.

she adjusted the shafts of the bicycle to improve its performance.

the engineer designed the shafts to withstand high pressure.

the shafts of the machine need regular maintenance.

they replaced the worn shafts in the old engine.

the shafts in the wind turbine generate electricity.

he measured the lengths of the shafts for the new project.

the shafts of the elevator provide stability and support.

strong shafts are essential for building robust structures.

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