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Date: 1500-1600
Origin: axletree 'axle' (13-21 centuries), from Old Norse öxultre, from öxul 'axle' + tre 'tree'

axle

 noun
     
Related topics: Technology, Motor Vehicles
ax‧le [countable]
TTCT the bar connecting two wheels on a car or other vehicle
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