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DIAPHYSIS Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word diaphysis. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word diaphysis. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DIAPHYSIS

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shaft
nounn
noun

• 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 long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

• a column of light (as from a beacon)

• the main (mid) section of a long bone

• obscene terms for penis

• a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

• a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)

• (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column

• a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel

• a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

• the hollow spine of a feather

verb

• equip with a shaft

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Best Hypernyms For DIAPHYSIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for diaphysis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
long boneos longum

Alternatives for SHAFT

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