Words that rhyme with shaft
Shaft is a 1-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abaft, aft, aircraft. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of shaft
noun
- a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
- a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "shaft" in lyrics
See how shaft is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"then headed for the elevator shaft"
Aceyalone — B-Boy Kingdom -
"of the rugged block avenger on a mission like Shaft"
Akrobatik — SayYesSayWord -
"Little cigar, bootleg version of Shaft"
American Cream Team — More, More, More
What do these rhymes mean?
- abaft
- at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft
- aft
- at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft
- aircraft
- a vehicle that can fly
- allograft
- tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup
- camshaft
- has cams attached to it
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "shaft" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abaft, aft, aircraft create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.