axle
Translation
axle
Examples
The car's front axle is broken.
The car's front axle is broken.
Grammar Patterns
((an axle)) a bar connecting a pair of wheels The front axle needs repair.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shaft, spindle, pivot
Etymology
From Old Norse 'ǫxull', related to 'axis'.
Memory Tips
An 'axle' is the 'axis' on which a wheel spins. The 'x' in both words can help you remember the connection.