axle

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ax·le | \ ˈak-səl

Definition of axle

1a : 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

Examples of axle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The all-wheel-drive system can send up to 70% of torque to the rear axle, and all of that to either wheel for maximum traction. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Acura’s sleek and sporty 2022 MDX gets luxury brand’s SUV back on track," 6 Feb. 2021 Much of this has to do with the selection of axle ratios. — Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, "Tested: 1977 Chevrolet Chevette Puts Price Before Performance," 17 Aug. 2020 Moving the drag sled requires 4Lo, and Ford doesn't allow brake torquing in 4Lo, presumably to save the 8120-pound behemoth from turning its axle shafts into rotini pasta. — David Beard, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2020 Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram HD Pickup Pull-Off," 5 Feb. 2021 These units had incorrect axle, rims, and tires installed during production. — Detroit Free Press, "Car recalls for January 14-21," 22 Jan. 2021 The ultra-small cams rotate 720 degrees, wrapping the crossbow string and cables around the cam and cam axle. — Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, "The Hottest New Crossbows for 2021," 7 Jan. 2021 Lifelike controls include an impact feedback system from a mixed belt-pulley system and metal ball-bearing axle. — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, "The best racing wheel," 12 Dec. 2020 Cut the axle bolts to length, and mount the wheels, washers, and bolts to each truck. — Roy Berendsohn And Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Make a Gift: A Wooden Wagon for the Kids," 28 Nov. 2020 The base Taycan is equipped with a 79.2-kWh battery pack and permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor that powers the rear axle and produces 402 horsepower and 254 pound-feet of torque. — Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, "2021 Porsche Taycan's New RWD Base Model Is Way Cheaper," 19 Jan. 2021

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