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Definition of shafting

shafting

/ˈʃæf.tɪŋ/
shaf · ting
Plural:shaftings
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shafting Lexical Profile

shafting Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A system of rotating mechanical shafts used for transmitting power in a machine or factory, or the cylindrical metal rods used to construct such a system.

Example

"The historic textile mill still featured the original overhead shafting and pulley system that powered the looms."

2

An instance of harsh, unfair, or deceitful treatment (used in informal and slang contexts).

Example

"The workers felt they had been given a royal shafting when their pension benefits were abruptly cut."

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• Rhymes for shafting

• Nearby Words

shadowy
shady
shaft
shafting
shag
shagbark hickory
shaggable

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shafting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shafting
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