shaft
simple noun17 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2
A vertical passage for an elevator.
lift shaft8.4
A vertical passage for a lift.
mine shaft8.0
Often used as the compound 'mineshaft'.
A shaft for providing ventilation.
air shaft7.6
A shaft for providing ventilation.
Describes a shaft that goes straight up or down.
deep shaft7.2
Describes a shaft that extends far downwards.
narrow shaft6.8
Describes a shaft with a small diameter.
The lowest point of a shaft.
The highest point or opening of a shaft.
Indicates movement from a higher to a lower point within a shaft.
Indicates movement from outside to inside a shaft.
Indicates location or presence inside a shaft.
Indicates passage from one end of a shaft to the other.
sink a shaft6.6
A technical term for constructing a vertical shaft downwards.
dig a shaft6.5
To create a shaft by excavating.
To create a shaft using a drill.