pointer vs shaft

pointer and shaft both are nouns.

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

pointer (noun)	shaft (noun)
a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game	the hollow spine of a feather
an indicator as on a dial	a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions	a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
a mark to indicate a direction or relation	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)

pointer (verb)	shaft (verb)
	defeat someone through trickery or deceit
	equip with a shaft