Mechanical component: a rotating rod that transmits power, such as a drive shaft or axle.
I checked it by turning the engine's shaft by hand.
The engine shaft broke.
golf club shaft
The long, slender part of a golf club between the grip and the clubhead.
After changing to a new shaft, my driving distance increased.
mine shaft; pit
A vertical or inclined passage in a mine; often used in compound terms like シャフト工事 (shaft construction).
The mine shaft is as deep as 500 meters.
I put too much force into the swing and the golf club's shaft broke.
Construction began to dig a deep shaft at the new mine.
It's important to choose a shaft that matches your swing strength.
camshaft
main shaft
line shaft
crankshaft
golf club with a graphite shaft
Borrowed from English 'shaft'.