| Main Entry: | axle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | shaft around which wheels rotate |
Synonyms: |
arbor, axis, gudgeon, mandrel, pin, pivot, pole, rod, shaft, spindle, stalk, stem, support |
| Notes: | axel is the figure-skating jump; axle is the pin or rod between two wheels |
| Main Entry: | spindle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | pivot |
Synonyms: |
axis, axle, baluster, mandrel, pin, rachis, rod, shaft, stalk, stem |