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

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
animals starting with q
animals starting with f
animals begin with t