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axles

/ˈæksəlz/

axles is the plural of axle.

Meaning of axle

Noun (1)

axle (plural axles)

  1. (obsolete) Shoulder.

Noun (2)

axle (plural axles)

  1. The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
    • rear axle
  2. A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
  3. (archaic) An axis.
    • the Sun’s axle

Phrases with axles

Questions about axles

What is axles the plural of?
Axles is the plural of axle.
How do you pronounce axles?
Axles is pronounced /ˈæksəlz/.

Words near axles in the dictionary

  1. axlepins
  2. Axler
  3. axlerod
  4. axlerods
  5. Axlers
  6. axles
  7. axless
  8. axletree
  9. axletrees
  10. axleweight
  11. axleweights

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