Shaft
noun
/ʃæft/
A shaft is a long, thin part that helps hold or support something, like the stick in a toy or the handle of a tool.
Examples
- The slide at the playground has a tall metal shaft.
- I saw a long wooden shaft holding up the swing.
- The flag flaps on the tall shaft in our backyard.
Synonyms
stick
rod
pole
handle
bar
Antonyms
whole
end
block
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