axle

Meanings

• noun

  A heavy, rigid bar, usually with bearings, that supports a rotating shaft or axle and transmits power.

  - "The axle of a car connects the wheels to the chassis."
  - "The bicycle's axle is where the wheel attaches to the frame."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with axle
haxle , axlebox , axletree

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Variants

List of all variants of axle that leads to same result
axle , axles , wheel and axle , wheel and axles

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Etymology

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Old English eaxel, from an Indo-European root meaning 'axle, wheel'.

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Trivia

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1. An axle can support a weight up to 20 tons in heavy machinery.

2. The longest axle ever made was for a train locomotive and measured over 30 feet in length.

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Related Concepts

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1. axle tree: The central part of an axle, around which the wheels are mounted.

2. axle shaft: A long, cylindrical component that connects the wheel hub to the differential or transmission.

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Culture

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The axle is a crucial component in various forms of transportation, including bicycles, cars, and wagons. In literature, axles are often used as metaphors for continuity or connection.

How to Memorize "axle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an axle as a long, sturdy bar that connects a wheel to the vehicle's chassis or frame.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'axle' with 'connection' or 'support'.
   - Think about how an axle connects the wheels to the vehicle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Axles Are What Connect Everything' (AAWCE).

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