Axle Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English (originally axle-tree): from Old Norse ǫxultré

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the centre of a wheel or group of wheels

Short Definition:

rod or spindle either fixed or rotating passing through centre of wheel or group of wheels

Examples:

• the exhaust pipe corrodes around the bend which goes over the rear axle on motor cars
• axle grease
• North American railways operate cars at much higher axle loads