What does AXLES mean?

Here is the requested information on "axles": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A rod or spindle (either fixed or rotating) passing through the center of a wheel or group of wheels.
• A fixed bar or beam with bearings at its ends, used to support the wheels of a vehicle.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæksəlz/
• UK: /ˈæks(ə)lz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "axles" is derived from the Middle English word "axel-tree" which means "a tree or beam on which a wheel revolves." The usage of "axles" dates back to the 14th century and it is commonly used to refer to the rotating shaft that supports the wheels of a vehicle.

Synonyms:

• Shaft
• Spindle
• Bar
• Beam

Related Words:

• Wheels
• Brake
• Drive
• Steer
• Truck

Example Sentences:

• The axles of the car were damaged in the accident.
• The wagons axles creaked as it rolled down the bumpy road.
• He greased the axles of his bike to make it run smoothly.