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Definitions for: Axle [n] a shaft on which a wheel rotates
Webster (1913) Definition: Ax"le ([a^]ks"'l), n. [OE. axel, exel, shoulder, AS.
eaxl; akin to AS. eax axle, Sw. & Dan. axel shoulder, axle,
G. achse axle, achsel shoulder, L. axis axle, Gr. 'a`xwn,
Skr. aksha, L. axilla shoulder joint: cf. F. essieu, axle,
OF. aissel, fr. dim. of L. axis. [root]205. Cf. 2d Axis.]
1. The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which
revolves with a wheel.
2. A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels
of a car or carriage; an axletree.
3. An axis; as, the sun's axle.
Had from her axle torn The steadfast earth.
--Milton.
Note: Railway axles are called leading and trailing from
their position in the front or in the rear of a car or
truck respectively.
See Also: dead axle, driving axle, journal, live axle, shaft, wheeled vehicle
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