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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈæksəl/
axle means: A rod around which a wheel turns, or which turns together with the wheel.
noun
WHEEL SHAFTB2
A rod around which a wheel turns, or which turns together with the wheel.
- The wheel turns on an axle.
- A bent axle made the cart difficult to push.
- Grease helps the axle turn smoothly.
CONNECTING WHEELSB2
A bar across a vehicle that joins the wheels on opposite sides.
- The truck has a broken axle.
- The rear axle connects the two back wheels.
- Heavy loads can damage a trailer’s axles.
Questions about axle
What does axle mean?
A rod around which a wheel turns, or which turns together with the wheel.
What is axle in other languages?
Türkçe: aks · Español: eje · Français: axe · Deutsch: Achse · Italiano: asse · 日本語: 車軸
How do you pronounce axle?
It is pronounced /ˈæksəl/.
How do you use axle in a sentence?
The wheel turns on an axle. A bent axle made the cart difficult to push.
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