Usually means: Front part of a projectile.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (foreshaft)

▸ noun:  The front, projecting part of an object, especially of an arrow or other projectile, on which the tip is attached

Similar:
head, arrowhead, spearshaft, point, pile, shank, arrowpoint, shaft, spearhead, ferril, more...

Opposite:
aftshaft, rear shaft

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Similar:
head, arrowhead, spearshaft, point, pile, shank, arrowpoint, shaft, spearhead, ferril, more...

Opposite:
aftshaft, rear shaft



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