axletree

Meanings

• Noun

  A tree or shaft to which an axle is attached, especially in a vehicle.

  - "The axletree of the car was damaged in the accident."
  - "The mechanic checked the condition of the axletree before allowing the vehicle on the road."

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Variants

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axletree , axletrees

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Etymology

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Originally, an axletree was a tree used to support an axle or wheel. The term later came to be used for the actual axle itself.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'axletree' comes from the Old English word 'æxeltrēow', which means 'tree of an axle'.

2. In ancient chariots, the axletree was often made from a single piece of wood, such as an oak tree.

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Related Concepts

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1. Axle: An axle is a heavy, shaftlike part that supports a wheel and allows it to rotate.

2. Wheel: A wheel is a circular object that can rotate around an axle to allow motion.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'axletree' has been used metaphorically to represent a central or supporting element in various contexts.

How to Memorize "axletree"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car with its wheels attached to an axletree. Visualize the axletree as the central component that supports the wheels and allows them to rotate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'axletree' with the concept of a central support or a tree that holds up an axle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym AXLE to remember the definition: Axle eXtends Life Everywhere.

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