Axel vs. Axle: What's the Difference?

Axel and Axle Definitions
Axel
A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.
Axle
A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves.
Axel
(figure skating) A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.
Axle
The spindle of an axletree.
Axle
Either end of an axletree.
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Axle
(obsolete) Shoulder.
Axle
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
Axle
A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
Axle
An axis.
The Sun's axle
Axle
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
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Axle
A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
Axle
An axis; as, the sun's axle.
Had from her axle tornThe steadfast earth.
Axle
A shaft on which a wheel rotates