Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of axle is as below...

Axle :: Axle (n.) A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A transverse bar above the axle of a wagon, on which the bed or body rests..

Axletree :: Axletree (n.) A bar or beam of wood or iron, connecting the opposite wheels of a carriage, on the ends of which the wheels revolve..

Gather :: Gather (n.) The inclination forward of the axle journals to keep the wheels from working outward.

Coom :: Coom (n.) Soot; coal dust; refuse matter, as the dirty grease which comes from axle boxes, or the refuse at the mouth of an oven..

Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..

Axtree :: Axtree (n.) Axle or axletree.

Winch :: Winch (n.) An axle or drum turned by a crank with a handle, or by power, for raising weights, as from the hold of a ship, from mines, etc.; a windlass..

Axletree :: Axletree (n.) A spindle or axle of a wheel.

Axled :: Axled (a.) Having an axle; -- used in composition.

Clout :: Clout (n.) To quard with an iron plate, as an axletree..

Grindstone :: Grindstone (n.) A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame turning about an axis; a rotating disk, whether solid, or a frame composed of an outer rim, spokes or radii, and a central hub or nave, in which is inserted the axle, -- used for supporting and conveying vehicles, in machinery, and for various purposes; as, the wheel of a wagon, of a locomotive, of a mill, of a watch, etc..

Cranked :: Cranked (a.) Formed with, or having, a bend or crank; as, a cranked axle..

Gorm :: Gorm (n.) Axle grease. See Gome.

Skein :: Skein (n.) A metallic strengthening band or thimble on the wooden arm of an axle.

Peritrochium :: Peritrochium (n.) The wheel which, together with the axle, forms the axis in peritrochio, which see under Axis..

Axle Box :: Axle box () The journal box of a rotating axle, especially a railway axle..

Cuttoo Plate :: Cuttoo plate () A hood over the end of a wagon wheel hub to keep dirt away from the axle.

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..

Random Fonts

Most Popular