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shaft vs weapon

weapon vs shaft

shaft and weapon both are nouns.

shaft is a verb but weapon is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shaft Yes No Yes No
weapon Yes No No No
As nouns, weapon is a hypernym of shaft; that is, weapon is a word with a broader meaning than shaft:
  • shaft: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
  • weapon: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
Other hypernyms of shaft include arm, weapon system.
shaft (noun) weapon (noun)
the hollow spine of a feather any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) a means of persuading or arguing
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) weapon (verb)
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
equip with a shaft
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