shafting
a number of shafts.
Origin of shafting
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How to use shafting in a sentence
The government has been shafting veterans since the Civil War and the modern VA does well at upholding that tradition.
The Military Teaches Soldiers Strength; the VA Teaches Veterans to Beg | Chris Miller | August 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the following day Sigurd went to her apartment, and Alsvid stood outside the door shafting arrows.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson | Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre SturlesonBetween these hulls were placed the paddle-wheels, working upon the shafting propelled by horses.
A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County Volume II | Stephen M. OstranderLong sheds are erected and shafting extends down both sides of the shearing place.
Textiles | William H. DooleyTwenty or more shearers will be lined up in one of these sheds, each man operating a clipping machine connected with the shafting.
Textiles | William H. Dooley
The entire shafting in the shops must be kept in operation the entire year, often for less than 50 per cent.
British Dictionary definitions for shafting
/ (ˈʃɑːftɪŋ) /
an assembly of rotating shafts for transmitting power
the stock from which shafts are made
architect a set of shafts
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