axle
noun
ax·le ˈak-səl 
1
a
: a pin or shaft on or with which a wheel or pair of wheels revolves
b(1)
: a fixed bar or beam with bearings at its ends on which wheels (as of a cart) revolve
(2)
: the spindle of such a beam
2
archaic : axis
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This United States Strongman sanctioned event for both men and women includes a log clean and press for max effort, 18-inch Apollo axle deadlift for reps and a carry event. 
Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Toyota has also issued a recall for the 2022 Tundra because of a problem with the nuts on the rear axle assembly that can loosen over time. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2022 Performance upgrades like rear-axle steering and carbon-ceramic brakes are available. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 June 2022 One ordinance authorized the purchase of two 2023 five-ton Freightliner 108SD single-axle chassis trucks from Valley Freightliner Inc. of Parma. cleveland, 6 June 2022 No funky axle spacing or special adapter for the bottom bracket. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2021 Three or more axle trucks cannot use the express lanes. Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2021 Out back, the omission of tailpipes is a tip-off that an electric motor at each axle has replaced the internal-combustion powertrain. Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Powered by an electric motor on each axle, the all-wheel-drive F-150 Lightning achieves a range of up to 230 miles with the standard battery pack, or 320 miles with the extended-range battery. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 28 July 2022 See More
Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Toyota has also issued a recall for the 2022 Tundra because of a problem with the nuts on the rear axle assembly that can loosen over time. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 7 Aug. 2022 Performance upgrades like rear-axle steering and carbon-ceramic brakes are available. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 June 2022 One ordinance authorized the purchase of two 2023 five-ton Freightliner 108SD single-axle chassis trucks from Valley Freightliner Inc. of Parma. cleveland, 6 June 2022 No funky axle spacing or special adapter for the bottom bracket. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2021 Three or more axle trucks cannot use the express lanes. Angie Dimichele, sun-sentinel.com, 12 Nov. 2021 Out back, the omission of tailpipes is a tip-off that an electric motor at each axle has replaced the internal-combustion powertrain. Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2022 Powered by an electric motor on each axle, the all-wheel-drive F-150 Lightning achieves a range of up to 230 miles with the standard battery pack, or 320 miles with the extended-range battery. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 28 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English axil, probably independent use of axil- in axeltre, axiltre axletree
Note: This word effectively replaced rare Middle English axe "axle," descended from Old English eax—see axis.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing axle
Kids Definition
axle
noun
ax·le ˈak-səl
: a pin or shaft on or with which a wheel or pair of wheels turns