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spear vs shaft

shaft vs spear

spear and shaft both are nouns.

spear and shaft both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spear Yes No Yes No
shaft Yes No Yes No
As nouns, spear and shaft are synonyms defined as:
  • spear and shaft: a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Other synonyms of spear include lance.
spear (noun) shaft (noun)
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon the hollow spine of a feather
an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
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)
spear (verb) shaft (verb)
pierce with a spear defeat someone through trickery or deceit
thrust up like a spear equip with a shaft
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