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   Axle , n. [OE. axel, exel, shoulder, AS. eaxl; akin to AS. eax axle, Sw. & Dan. axel shoulder, axle, G. achse axle, achsel shoulder, L. axis axle, Gr. ἄξων, Skr. aksha, L. axilla shoulder joint: cf. F. essieu, axle, OF. aissel, fr. dim. of L. axis. √205.  Cf. 2d Axis.]
   The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
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   A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
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   An axis; as, the sun's axle.
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   Had from her axle torn
   The steadfast earth.
   Milton.
   
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   ☞ Railway axles are called leading and trailing from their position in the front or in the rear of a car or truck respectively.
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