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Synonyms for axle

Most common

axis arbor US spindle gudgeon

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.

    The mechanic replaced the broken axle on the truck.

Related words

Word family
axlerod
Phrases
axle guard axle tooth axle stand

Forms

Plural
axles → spindles, axises, arbors, gudgeons…

Example sentences

  • axis The earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours.
  • spindle The spindle and the distaff.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
axlefalling
axissteady
arborsteady
spindlefalling
gudgeonfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
axis2
5 letters
arbor2
6 letters
arbour2
7 letters
spindle2, gudgeon2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (axis2 = 2 syllables).

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