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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

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