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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 | ||||||||
| 45% | 6 | Zoology: The stemlike support of a feather, consisting of the rachis | ||||||
noun • a tree diagram showing a reconstruction of the transmission of manuscripts of a literary work • the hereditary derivation of an individual • an eye having a single lens | ||||||||
| 42% | 5 | Burst of light from a lightning bolt; or, a sudden rush of water | ||||||
noun • a sudden intense burst of radiant energy • a momentary brightness • a short vivid experience • a sudden brilliant understanding • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) • a gaudy outward display • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate • a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story • a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification • a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph adjective satellite • tastelessly showy verb • gleam or glow intermittently • appear briefly • display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously • make known or cause to appear with great speed • run or move very quickly or hastily • expose or show briefly • protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal • emit a brief burst of light | ||||||||
An Arrow Or Spear A Sunbeam Lightning Bolt Or Other Column Of Light The Rachis Or Rib Of A Feather One Of A Pair Of Thills Of A Carriage Or Cart Or A Well Like Passage Into A Mine Crossword Clue
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SHAFT which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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SHAFT
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