1
a
: 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
2
archaic
: axis
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Platter bearing: Stainless steel axle in bronze bushing.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The torque split favors the rear axle but can send power up front when needed.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
However, the torque split on the 4S models, like all Porsches with a traction-management (PTM) system, is rear-biased by default but can deliver additional power to the front axle when required.
—New Atlas, 7 July 2025
Either way, thanks to mechanical advantage, this narrowing of the axle region made the carts easier to push.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The torque split favors the rear axle but can send power up front when needed.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
However, the torque split on the 4S models, like all Porsches with a traction-management (PTM) system, is rear-biased by default but can deliver additional power to the front axle when required.
—New Atlas, 7 July 2025
Either way, thanks to mechanical advantage, this narrowing of the axle region made the carts easier to push.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
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“Axle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/axle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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axle
noun
ax·le
ˈak-səl 
: a pin, pole, or bar on or with which a wheel revolves
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