Definition of shafts:
(n) :
The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
(n) :
(by extension) Anything cast or thrown as a spear or javelin.
(n) :
Any long thin object, such as the handle of a tool.
(n) :
One of the poles between which a draught animal is harnessed to a vehicle.
(n) :
A rotating machine element used to transmit power; a driveshaft
(n) :
(lacrosse) The long narrow body of a lacrosse stick.