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shaft vs javelin

javelin vs shaft

shaft and javelin both are nouns.

shaft is a verb but javelin is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shaft Yes No Yes No
javelin Yes No No No
As nouns, javelin is a hyponym of shaft; that is, javelin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shaft:
  • shaft: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
  • javelin: a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
Other hyponyms of shaft include assagai, assegai, pike, trident.
shaft (noun) javelin (noun)
the hollow spine of a feather a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) an athletic competition in which a javelin is thrown as far as possible
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)
shaft (verb) javelin (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
equip with a shaft
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