axle

noun

ax·le ˈak-səl

: 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

archaic : axis

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Steering is direct, but felt a bit more responsive in the rear-drive model, perhaps because there’s less weight on its front axle. —

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024 In the case of the Vanquish, that starts with a chassis that is a stunning 75 percent stiffer in lateral rigidity at the front axle, when compared to the DBS. —

Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 And instead of using traditional front and rear axles, the wheels are mechanically connected in pairs on each side. —

Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 Easy-Way The whole shebang is clamped onto the stroller's frame above the rear axle, then angled down and locked in place so that the two rollers press down against the tops of the two rear wheels. —

Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for axle