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aftershaft
/ ˈɑːftəˌʃɑːft /
noun
- ornithol a secondary feather arising near the base of a contour feather
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- after·shafted adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aftershaft1
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Example Sentences
Many feathers, in addition to the main axis, bear a second, generally much shorter axis, supporting a loose discontinuous vane; this shorter branch is known as the “aftershaft” and arises from the under surface of the feather.
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Aftershaft as long as the other half.
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