Shaft

SHAFT

-noun

1. the long narrow pole that forms the body of a spear, arrow, etc.

2. something directed at a person in the manner of a missile

3. a ray, beam, or streak, especially of light

4. a rod or pole forming the handle of a hammer, axe, golf club, etc.

5. a revolving rod that transmits motion or power: usually used of axial rotation

6. one of the two wooden poles by which an animal is harnessed to a vehicle

7. (anatomy)

a. the middle part (diaphysis) of a long bone

b. the main portion of any elongated structure or part

8. the middle part of a column or pier, between the base and the capital

9. a column, obelisk, etc., especially one that forms a monument

10. (architecture) a column that supports a vaulting rib, sometimes one of a set

11. a vertical passageway through a building, as for a lift

12. a vertical passageway into a mine

13. (ornithology) the central rib of a feather

14. an archaic or literary word for arrow

-verb

15. (slang) to have sexual intercourse with (usually a woman)

16. (slang) to trick or cheat

With lids lowered

Stumbling towards light

Dancing in shafts, like dust particles

Slinking shadows at your feet