Definition of Axle

1. Noun. A shaft on which a wheel rotates.

Specialized synonyms: Dead Axle, Journal, Driving Axle, Live Axle
Generic synonyms: Shaft
Group relationships: Wheeled Vehicle

Definition of Axle

1. n. The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.

Definition of Axle

1. Noun. (obsolete) Shoulder. ¹

2. Noun. The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel. ¹

3. Noun. A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree. ¹

4. Noun. An axis; as, the sun’s axle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Axle

1. a shaft upon which a wheel revolves [n -S] : AXLED [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axle

axis shift
axis traction
axis vertebra
axised
axises
axisymmetric
axisymmetrical
axisymmetrically
axisymmetries
axisymmetrise
axisymmetrising
axisymmetry
axite
axites
axiverse
axle (current term)
axle bar
axle box
axle grease
axle guard
axle hitch
axle hitches
axled
axleless
axles
axless
axletree
axletrees
axlike
axman

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