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axis meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of axis at MeaningMonkey.org. axis meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.AXIS noun
Definition of axis (noun)
- a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
- the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
- in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
- "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II"
- a group of countries in special alliance
- synonyms: bloc
- the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
- synonyms: axis vertebra
- the center around which something rotates
- synonyms: axis of rotation
Source: Princeton University Wordnet