shaft
The entire body of a long weapon, such as an arrow.
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
Anything cast or thrown as a spear or javelin.
One of the poles between which a draught animal is harnessed to a vehicle.
A rotating machine element used to transmit power; a driveshaft
The long narrow body of a lacrosse stick.
A beam or ray of light.
The main axis of a feather.
A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing