1. a system of shafts used to transmit power in machinery
Usage: mechanical engineering
2. shafts collectively or the material for making shafts

1. present participle of shaft: to treat unfairly or harshly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The old mill’s shafting system needed complete replacement.
• The engineer inspected the shafting for signs of wear.
• They ordered new steel shafting for the factory equipment.
• The company was shafting its employees with unfair contracts.
• He felt like he was being shafted by the insurance company.
• The mechanical shafting transferred power from the motor to the wheels.