adjective

shafted

Shafted (adjective) means Fitted or equipped with a shaft or handle. Example: “The old spear had a long, shafted wooden pole.”

adjective

Fitted or equipped with a shaft or handle.

"The old spear had a long, shafted wooden pole."

Treated unfairly; cheated or let down badly.

"He felt completely shafted when the promotion went to someone else."

How to use shafted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually means cheated or badly treated, though it can literally describe something fitted with a shaft.

When to use it

The common "cheated" sense is informal.

Word forms

more shafted comparative, most shafted superlative

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Rhymes for shafted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shafted” mean?

The word “shafted” means fitted or equipped with a shaft or handle. In plain terms, usually means cheated or badly treated, though it can literally describe something fitted with a shaft.

How do you use “shafted” in a sentence?

Here is “shafted” used in a sentence: “The old spear had a long, shafted wooden pole.”

What part of speech is “shafted”?

“Shafted” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “shafted” have?

“Shafted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted or equipped with a shaft or handle.