Definitions
Axle is a noun that refers to a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
Example
The car's axle broke and we had to call a tow truck.
Example
The axle of the cart was bent and needed to be replaced.
Axel is a noun that refers to a jump in figure skating, where the skater takes off from the forward outside edge of one skate and makes one and a half rotations in the air before landing on the back outside edge of the other skate.
Example
She executed a perfect axel during her performance.
Example
The axel is one of the most difficult jumps in figure skating.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between axle and axel, think of the letter 'e' in axel as representing 'edge', which is the edge of the skate used to perform the jump. - The word axle has no 'e', so it refers to the mechanical part of a vehicle.
Remember this!
Remember, axle refers to the mechanical part of a vehicle, while axel is a jump in figure skating performed on the edge of a skate.
