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Definition:

(nou) a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions (nou) the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged (nou) in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations (nou) a group of countries in special alliance (nou) the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head (nou) the center around which something rotates

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈæksɪs

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The arms pivot about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the anvil.

The handle of the fork is parallel with the axis of the Earth.

The slot is in parallel relation with the axis of the sleeve.

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