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shaft

[shaft, shahft] / ʃæft, ʃɑft /
NOUN
rod
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NOUN
weapon
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NOUN
ray of light
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The Thailand axle shaft manufacturer has reduced costs via consolidation of production lines and system optimization, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The one shaft of light was a superb performance from 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha, selected ahead of Mohamed Salah.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

A pair of turbines are joined to a single shaft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Here are two films largely about torturous family dynamics; why is Winslet’s getting the shaft?

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

A wonderful red dragon reared across the green cover, its claws outstretched, a shaft of flame rocketing from its mouth.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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