'Way shaft' definitions:

Definition of 'Way shaft'

From: GCIDE
  • Way shaft \Way" shaft`\
  • 1. (Mach.) A rock shaft. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mining) An interior shaft, usually one connecting two levels. --Raymond. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'way shaft'

From: GCIDE
  • Rock shaft \Rock" shaft`\ [Cf. Rock, v. i.] (Mach.) A shaft that oscillates on its journals, instead of revolving, -- usually carrying levers by means of which it receives and communicates reciprocating motion, as in the valve gear of some steam engines; -- called also rocker, rocking shaft, and way shaft. [1913 Webster]