CEFR B1

axle

noun

Meaning

A rod or spindle, fixed or rotating, that passes through the center of a wheel or group of wheels, and on which they turn.

Examples

The front axle of the car was damaged in the accident.
A heavy load can put a lot of stress on the axle.

Synonyms: shaft, spindle, rod

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axle (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæksəl/

Definition

A rod or spindle, fixed or rotating, that passes through the center of a wheel or group of wheels, and on which they turn.

Examples

The front axle of the car was damaged in the accident.
A heavy load can put a lot of stress on the axle.

How to Use axle

axle of (prepositional phrase): Indicates which specific axle is being referred to, often in a mechanical context. — "The axle of the cart broke under the weight."

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