axletree

ax·le·tree

A0556400 (ăk′səl-trē′)n. A crossbar or rod supporting a vehicle, such as a cart, that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve.

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[Blend of Middle English axel, axle; see axle, and Middle English axtre, axletree (ax from Old English eax + tre, tree; see tree).]

axletree

(ˈæksəlˌtriː) n (Mechanical Engineering) a bar fixed across the underpart of a wagon or carriage that has rounded ends on which the wheels revolve

ax•le•tree

(ˈæk səlˌtri)

n. a bar, fixed crosswise under an animal-drawn vehicle, with a rounded spindle at each end upon which a wheel rotates. [1250–1300; compare Old Norse ǫxultrē]

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axletree - a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolveaxle bar - an iron bar that serves as an axletreecarriage, equipage, rig - a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horsescart - a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animaldead axle - an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive itwaggon, wagon - any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor