axle

• Pièce mécanique centrale, généralement une tige ou un arbre, autour de laquelle tourne une roue ou un ensemble de roues, que l'on trouve notamment dans les véhicules et les machines.

A noun referring to a central shaft or rod on which a wheel or a set of wheels rotates, commonly found in vehicles and machinery.

1. Rotating shaftB2formal

   A central shaft or rod that connects and supports rotating wheels, allowing them to turn together.

   Essieu

   • The car's rear axle broke after hitting a large pothole.
   • The mechanic inspected the axle for signs of wear.
   • The wheels are mounted on a single solid axle.

   Synonymesarbormandrelpivotrodshaftspindle