Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Shafted.
How to pronounce shafted:
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Shafted - as a 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
Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbdiggibejibeshotslamHypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremarkHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beambeam of lightirradiationlight beamrayray of lightshaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
lightvisible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lancespearHypernyms (Closely Related)
armweaponweapon systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator)
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passagewayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
passageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A revolving rod that transmits power or motion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rotating shaftHypernyms (Closely Related)
rodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shafted - as a verb
Shafted - as an adjective
Fitted with a shaft
(of a spear) having a shaft and head of different tinctures.
Cheated; screwed; ripped off
Example Sentences
"He felt shafted when he was passed over for a promotion."
"The team was shafted by the biased referee in the championship game."
"She believed she was shafted by her friends who didn't invite her to the party."
"The contractor claimed he was shafted by the unfair bidding process."
"They felt shafted when their favorite restaurant closed down without any warning."
Word Game Points
Is SHAFTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shafted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHAFTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SHAFTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shafted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHAFTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is SHAFTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shafted is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHAFTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
