50+ Words that rhyme with shaft

Shaft is a 1-syllable word with 50 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are craft, draft, kraft. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of shaft

noun
  1. a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
  2. 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"
  3. a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)

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Examples of "shaft" in lyrics

See how shaft is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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?

aft
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane; "stow the luggage aft
craft
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
draft
a document ordering the payment of money
draught
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft" a large and hurried swallow
kraft
strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution

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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 craft, draft, kraft create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shaft?
Words that rhyme with shaft include: craft, draft, kraft, aft, draught, taft, graft, redraft, daft, abaft, and 40 more.
How many syllables does shaft have?
Shaft has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shaft?
There are 50 words that rhyme with shaft: 50 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shaft in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shaft in songwriting are craft, draft, kraft. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shaft?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shaft include craft, draft, kraft, aft, draught. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: craft, draft; 1-syllable: redraft, abaft; 2-syllable: hovercraft, allograft. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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