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fit vs shaft

shaft vs fit

fit and shaft both are nouns.

fit is an adjective but shaft is not an adjective.

fit and shaft both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fit Yes Yes Yes No
shaft Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shaft is a hyponym of fit; that is, shaft is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fit:
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
  • shaft: equip with a shaft
Other hyponyms of fit 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.
fit (noun) shaft (noun)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) the hollow spine of a feather
the manner in which something fits a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
a sudden uncontrollable attack a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
a display of bad temper 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)
fit (adjective) shaft (adjective)
physically and mentally sound or healthy
meeting adequate standards for a purpose
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
fit (verb) shaft (verb)
make correspond or harmonize defeat someone through trickery or deceit
make fit equip with a shaft
insert or adjust several objects or people
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
conform to some shape or size
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be agreeable or acceptable to
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