Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-suh l-tree]
- /ˈæk səlˌtri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-suh l-tree]
- /ˈæk səlˌtri/
Definitions of axletree word
- noun axletree a bar fixed across the underpart of a wagon or carriage that has rounded ends on which the wheels revolve 3
- noun axletree a bar connecting two opposite wheels of a carriage, wagon, etc. 3
- noun axletree a bar, fixed crosswise under an animal-drawn vehicle, with a rounded spindle at each end upon which a wheel rotates. 1
- noun axletree A bar or beam of wood or iron, connecting the opposite wheels of a carriage, on the ends of which the wheels revolve. 1
- noun axletree A spindle or axle of a wheel. 0
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Origin of axletree
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at axle, tree
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Parts of speech for Axletree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
axletree popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
axletree usage trend in Literature
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