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Definition of axle
1a : a pin or shaft on or with which a wheel or pair of wheels revolvesb (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
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That's split 50:50 over the front and rear axles for better handling, and Alfa claims a class-leading almost seven lbs:hp power-to-weight ratio.
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State troopers performed a search of the vehicle and found a suspicious section of the rear truck axle.
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This is for a four-door, five-seat SuperCab model with four-wheel drive, 5.5-inch pickup box and 4.10 electronic locking axle ratio.
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The CHP also appealed to the public for information about an off-white Bounder RV with a black, single-axle trailer pulling a white off-road vehicle.
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The problem of the Mercedes, according to Bottas in his post-race debrief, appears to be an inconsistency between the front and rear axle.
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The AWD disconnect mode disconnects the rear axle from the drive system to save fuel.
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An examination of the undercarriage of the trailer revealed that the axles had been altered to conceal narcotics.
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There is a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit with both of the systems to bring better fuel economy when the extra traction of the four-wheel drive is not needed.
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Origin and Etymology of axle
Middle English axel- (as in axeltre)
Other Automotive Terms
AXLE Defined for English Language Learners
axle
playDefinition of axle for English Language Learners
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: a bar on which a wheel or a pair of wheels turns
AXLE Defined for Kids
axle
playDefinition of axle for Students
: a pin or shaft on or with which a wheel or pair of wheels turns
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