axle Definition
a rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
Using axle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "axle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car's axle broke and we had to call a tow truck.
Example
The wheels are mounted on an axle.
Example
The machine has a rotating axle that powers the blades.
axle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with axle
Example
The cart was wobbling because one of the wheels was not properly on the axle.
to give someone a bribe or other form of compensation in order to influence them
Example
He tried to grease the inspector's axle with a large sum of money, but it didn't work.
put someone's nose to the grindstone
to force someone to work hard and continuously
Example
The boss put his nose to the grindstone and finished the project on time.
Origins of axle
from Old Norse 'öxull'
Summary: axle in Brief
An 'axle' [ˈæksl] is a rod or spindle that passes through the center of a wheel or group of wheels. It can be either fixed or rotating and is used to support and/or transmit power to the wheels. Phrases like 'on the axle' and 'grease someone's axle' use 'axle' to denote a state of being supported or influenced, respectively.
