1
a
: 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
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His father worked for a manufacturer of car and truck axles.
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Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The new investigation comes two months after 113,000 F-150 vehicles were recalled due to a rear axle problem that the NHTSA said could cause the trucks to lose drive power or to roll away while in park.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If axle components are damaged as a result of the issue, they will be repaired or replaced, Toyota said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2024
That recall applied to F-150 vehicles with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Subway Cars Makeover: Every single wheel, motor, brake, axle, wire and door on every New York City subway car gets completely refurbished every six to 12 years.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
The setup’s electrical motor will be located on the front axle giving the car all-wheel drive.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Toyota recalling 380,000 Tacoma models over crash risk Toyota is recalling about 380,000 trucks over an axle issue that could increase the risk of a crash, Reuters is reporting via Yahoo Finance.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2024
Any axle components damaged as a result of the problem will be repaired or replaced.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2024
Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
The new investigation comes two months after 113,000 F-150 vehicles were recalled due to a rear axle problem that the NHTSA said could cause the trucks to lose drive power or to roll away while in park.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If axle components are damaged as a result of the issue, they will be repaired or replaced, Toyota said.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2024
That recall applied to F-150 vehicles with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Subway Cars Makeover: Every single wheel, motor, brake, axle, wire and door on every New York City subway car gets completely refurbished every six to 12 years.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
The setup’s electrical motor will be located on the front axle giving the car all-wheel drive.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
Toyota recalling 380,000 Tacoma models over crash risk Toyota is recalling about 380,000 trucks over an axle issue that could increase the risk of a crash, Reuters is reporting via Yahoo Finance.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2024
Any axle components damaged as a result of the problem will be repaired or replaced.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Axle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/axle. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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axle
noun
ax·le
ˈak-səl 
: a pin, pole, or bar on or with which a wheel revolves
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