Plural of axle
regular plural
The plural of axle is axles.
Forms of axle
| Singular | axle /ˈæksəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | axles /ˈæksəlz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Axles in a sentence
- Chariots scyth'd, on thundering axles rolled.From the entry scythed
- All axles are motored, but when hauling light loads the motors of either bogie can be isolated.1956 October, “Recent Changes on the Tyneside Electrified Lines”, in Railway Magazine, page 659. From the entry baggage car
- A car platform consists of the underbody, suspension, and axles, plus components such as the steering mechanism, engine, and powertrain.2017, Vinod K. Jain, Global Strategy: Competing in the Connected Economy, Routledge, →ISBN, page 131. From the entry platform
- When the drive axles have inner and outer joints, rear wheel camber change is minimized during wheel jounce and rebound.2007, Don Knowles, “Rear Suspension Systems”, in Classroom Manual for Automotive Suspension & Steering Systems (Today’s Technician), 4th…. From the entry jounce
- Conestoga axles creaked under their loads as the barrels of molasses and bacon and meal rattled in the wagon beds.2006, Hampton Sides, Blood and Thunder, Abacus, published 2014, page 32. From the entry Conestoga
Meaning of axle
- noun Shoulder.
- noun The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
- noun A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
Questions about the plural of axle
- What is the plural of axle?
- The plural of axle is axles.
- Is axle countable?
- Axle is a countable noun.
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