shaft vs pointer

shaft and pointer both are nouns.

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

shaft (noun)	pointer (noun)
the hollow spine of a feather	a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)	an indicator as on a dial
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion	(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 long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel	a mark to indicate a direction or relation
(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)	pointer (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
equip with a shaft