Synonyms of shafts

shafts

noun

plural of shaft

1

as in beams

a narrow sharply defined line of light radiating from an object

shafts of late-afternoon sunlight pierced the blinds and streaked the floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beams
• rays
• sunbeams
• lasers
• spotlights
• moonbeams
• sunbursts

2

as in spears

a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade

the footmen set their shafts so as to form a bank of steel against the enemy's charging cavalry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spears
• javelins
• lances
• pikes
• pike
• darts
• spikes
• pikestaffs
• tridents
• halberds
• harpoons
• halberts
• leisters
• gaffs

3

as in injustices

unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this

the homeowners who were bought out are convinced they got the shaft in that deal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• injustices
• wrongs
• injuries
• inequities
• offences
• insults
• disservices
• raw deals
• outrages
• indignities
• slurs
• offenses
• slights
• affronts
• grievances
• complaints
• beefs
• put-downs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• equities
• justices
• crickets