Simple meaning
What does Axle mean?
An axle is the rod a wheel turns on.
Dictionary definition
a rod or shaft around which a wheel turns.
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Axle in a sentence
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Our class learned the meaning of axle.
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The reading passage used axle while describing a design project.
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In discussion, axle helped explain how parts and systems work together.
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axle
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axle
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What does axle mean?
AXLE means an axle is the rod a wheel turns on.
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