"pole or pin upon which a wheel revolves," Middle English axel-, from some combination of Old English eax and Old Norse öxull "axis," both from Proto-Germanic *akhsulaz (source als [..]

horizontal bar connecting wheels on a vehicle.

The shaft that a wheel, pedal or crankset revolves on.

the long bar on a vehicle to which the wheels are attached

The shaft that a wheel, pedal or crankset revolves on.

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The shaft at the middle of a bearing. There is some controversy as to whether "axle" or "spindle" should be used in particular contexts. The distinction is based on whether the axl [..]

The circular shaft connecting two wheels to form a 'wheelset' (q.v.). The wheels are an interference fit to ensure the gauge is maintained. Wheels are removed by forcing them off after injecting oil under high pressure into the wheel hub through a specially designed aperture drilled in the hub.

A non-rotating shaft on which wheels or rollers are mounted.

(n) a shaft on which a wheel rotates

Driven axle.

Non-powered rear axle, located ahead of drive axle.

Non-powered rear axle (not driven); follows drive axle.

A beam supporting a vehicle on which one or more wheels turn. Axles also house and support the differential, shafts, and wheels that propel the vehicle. Axles can be “driving,” conveying power to turn [..]

A pin or shaft on which a wheel rotates.

A rotating metal shaft connected to the wheels on either side of the vehicle.

A shaft on which a wheel revolves or which revolves with a wheel. Also, a solid beam that connects the two wheels at one end of the car. In the latter sense an axle is called "live" [..]

The part that connects the transmission or trans-axle to the wheel, thereby transferring power.

The shaft that a wheel, pedal or crankset revolves on.

Type of rear drive axle offering two reduction ratios and a control mechanism for selecting either ratio at the driver’s discretion“Lo” axle range (the higher numerical ratio) provides maximum pulling power“Hi” range (the lower numerical ratio) provides maximum road speed 2-speed rear axle permits split-shifting in the lower transmission gears to o [..]

A shaft or rod on which a wheel is placed.

Axles are drive elements. They transmit movements and forces in drive units, but not torque. Unlike shafts, axles are used to carry, support and act as bearings for mechanical elements such as wheels, [..]

"Axle" means any structure or structures, whether in one or more segments, of any vehicle, supported by wheels and on which the wheels rotate, so spaced longitudinally that the centers there [..]

The shaft that a wheel, pedal or crankset revolves on.

(obsolete) Shoulder.

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