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shaft vs fit

fit vs shaft

shaft and fit both are nouns.

shaft is not an adjective while fit is an adjective.

shaft and fit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shaft Yes No Yes No
fit Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, fit is a hypernym of shaft; that is, fit is a word with a broader meaning than shaft:
  • shaft: equip with a shaft
  • fit: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Other hypernyms of shaft include equip, fit out, outfit.
shaft (noun) fit (noun)
the hollow spine of a feather a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) the manner in which something fits
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion a sudden uncontrollable attack
a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel a display of bad temper
(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)
shaft (adjective) fit (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
shaft (verb) fit (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit make correspond or harmonize
equip with a shaft make fit
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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