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PRONUNCIATION OF SHAFTER

shafter  [ˈʃɑːftə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAFTER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shafter is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHAFTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of shafter in the English dictionary

The definition of shafter in the dictionary is a shaft-horse, usually in tandem with another horse, that pulls a cart.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHAFTER


after
ˈɑːftə
crafter
ˈkrɑːftə
drafter
ˈdrɑːftə
draughter
ˈdrɑːftə
grafter
ˈɡrɑːftə
hafter
ˈhɑːftə
handicrafter
ˈhændɪˌkrɑːftə
hereafter
ˌhɪərˈɑːftə
hereinafter
ˌhɪərɪnˈɑːftə
laughter
ˈlɑːftə
looked-after
ˈlʊktˌɑːftə
rafter
ˈrɑːftə
thereafter
ˌðɛərˈɑːftə
thereinafter
ˌðɛərɪnˈɑːftə
wafter
ˈwɑːftə
whereafter
ˌwɛərˈɑːftə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHAFTER

shadowlike
shadowy
Shadrach
shaduf
Shadwell
shady
SHAEF
Shaffer
shaft
shaft feather
Shaftesbury
shafting
shaftless
shag
shag carpet
shag pile carpet
shag pile rug
shag rug
shagbark
shaggable

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHAFTER

and they all lived happily ever after
ask after
crofter
drifter
fore-and-after
jack rafter
lifter
look after
make after
point after
powerlifter
run after
shifter
sifter
snifter
sought-after
take after
the hereafter
the morning after
weightlifter

Synonyms and antonyms of shafter in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shafter» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHAFTER

Find out the translation of shafter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shafter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shafter» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沙夫特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

shafter
570 millions of speakers

English

shafter
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Shafter
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شافتر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Shafter
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shafter
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Shafter
260 millions of speakers

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Shafter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shafter
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

shafter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シャフター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셰프
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shafter
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Shafter
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Shafter
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Shafter
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Shafter
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Shafter
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Shafter
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Shafter
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Shafter
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Shafter
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

SHAFTER
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Shafter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Shafter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shafter

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAFTER»

The term «shafter» is regularly used and occupies the 65.391 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAFTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shafter» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shafter» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shafter

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAFTER»

Discover the use of shafter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shafter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bendigo Shafter
Does Ninon’s heart belong to the lights and glamour of the theater? And if his destiny deems it so, will he be willing to leave the community he toiled so long and hard to build? From the Paperback edition.
Louis L'Amour, 2004
2
Life Diary and Letters of Oscar Lovell Shafter
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Oscar Lovell Shafter, 2009
3
Pecos Bill: A Military Biography of William R. Shafter
In this carefully researched and very readable study, Paul Carlson gives insight into the career and life of one of history’s enduring enigmas.
Paul H. Carlson, 2000
4
Shafter:
Her father may be a polit, the wealthiest of the surface people, but she's been raised by a shafter mother, taught to steal by a friend, and mastered weapons all on her own.
Margaret McGaffey Fisk, 2013
5
The War with Spain in 1898
For Shafter's report of this action, see Shafter to Corbin, 14 July 1898, in ARWD 98, 119. The Adjutant General's response is Corbin to Shafter, 14 July 1898, in ibid. The commanding general's report is Miles to Alger, 14 July 1898, in ibid., 120.
David F. Trask, 1996
6
America's Heroes: Medal of Honor Recipients from the Civil ...
Nevertheless, Shafter refused treatment until three days later, continuing to perform his duties. It took close to two months for the wound to heal, but for his actions that day, Shafter later received the Medal of Honor (he did not receive the award ...
James H. Willbanks, 2011
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The Buffalo Soldier Tragedy of 1877
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Elvis E. Fleming, (“Buffalo Soldiers' and Buffalo Hunters: The Story of 'Nigger Hill,'” Southwest Heritage 3 (1973): 26; U.S. Dept. ofWar, “Map of the Country Scouted by Colonels Mackenzie and Shafter, Capt.
Paul Howard Carlson, 2003
8
U.S. Leadership in Wartime: Clashes, Controversy, and Compromise
Returning to duty in September, Shafter served as a major in the 19th Michigan Regiment in the western theater. Captured at Thompson's Station, Tennessee, in March 1863, he was exchanged several months later and promoted to lieutenant  ...
Spencer Tucker, 2009
9
The Trials of Henry Flipper, First Black Graduate of West Point
Wilhelmi and Edmunds showed Shafter the statements and letter of transmittal found in Flipper's room and stated they were certain that Flipper either had the missing commissary funds or knew where they were. Shafter agreed and ordered  ...
Don Cusic, 2008
10
Life, Diary and Letters of Oscar Lovell Shafter, Associate ...
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Oscar Lovell Shafter, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAFTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shafter is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New details in case of Shafter abandoned baby
SHAFTER, CA- The Shafter Police Department says an abandoned infant found dead last Friday had injuries to his body. According to police, about three hours ... «Kern Golden Empire, Jun 15»
2
Shafter police find body of abandoned infant
Tuesday afternoon, the Kern County coroner's office confirmed that it has the body of an infant from Shafter. An official said the autopsy was done on Tuesday, ... «Bakersfield Now, Jun 15»
3
Report on pesticides near Shafter school
SHAFTER, CA - Our county's poor air quality is a continued problem, but a recently released report details the impact of pesticides in the air -- specifically near ... «Kern Golden Empire, Jun 15»
4
First phase of bullet train is cut due to Bakersfield, Shafter disputes
Like in Bakersfield, Shafter officials filed a lawsuit alleging that the authority's environmental analysis of the proposed route through their town was inadequate. «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
5
STATE TRACK: Shafter throwers Richardson, Klinger advance to finals
Shafter High's Greg Richardson starts his spin in the boys shot put Friday at ... The Shafter senior had one goal going into the first day of the CIF State Track and ... «The Bakersfield Californian, Jun 15»
6
Two people burned in Shafter house fire
County fire firefighters says two burn victims, a man and a woman, escaped the flames on their own before their arrival and were treated at the scene and taken ... «Kern Golden Empire, May 15»
7
Shafter man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for …
SHAFTER, Calif. - Santos Acevedo Gutierrez, 41, of Shafter, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neil to 17 years and six months ... «KERO 23ABC News, May 15»
8
Shafter celebrates it's first Fruit and Veggie Fest
Shafter, CA - Shafter celebrated it's first Fruit and Veggie Fest at Apple Market. Community members gathered for fun activities, healthy food and raffle giveaways ... «Kern Golden Empire, May 15»
9
Shafter breaks ground on city's largest development
SHAFTER, CA - Shafter made history Tuesday breaking ground on the largest ... The development brings Bakersfield and Shafter together at 7th Standard. «Kern Golden Empire, May 15»
10
AED issue raised at Richland schools years before girl's death
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Less than 24 hours after a 14-year-old girl died at Richland Junior High School in Shafter, a former employee of the school ... «Bakersfield Now, May 15»

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