equip vs shaft

equip is not a noun while shaft is a noun.

equip and shaft both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equip	No	No	Yes	No
shaft	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, shaft is a hyponym of equip; that is, shaft is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equip:

equip: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
shaft: equip with a shaft

Other hyponyms of equip include rig, set, set up, mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize, fuse, collar, spur, fin, motorize, motorize, stock, horseshoe, turn out, instrument, muzzle, kit, kit out, kit up, appoint, re-equip, rejig, refit, armor, armour, accouter, accoutre, wire, spar, stave, adorn, clothe, invest, commission.

equip (noun)	shaft (noun)
	the hollow spine of a feather
	a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
	a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
	a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
	(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
	a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
	a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
	the main (mid) section of a long bone
	obscene terms for penis
	a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
	an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
	a column of light (as from a beacon)

equip (verb)	shaft (verb)
provide with abilities or understanding	defeat someone through trickery or deceit
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose	equip with a shaft

Difference between equip and shaft

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