ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Axle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈæksəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Axle is a noun meaning The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
  2. (geometry, astronomy, archaic) An axis.
  3. (obsolete) Shoulder.

Example Sentences

the Sun’s axle
The mechanic replaced the broken axle on the truck.

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Related dictionary entries include lynchpin, rod, spindle, axe, shaft, centrepiece.

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