Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A rod or shaft that supports wheels and connects their positions across a vehicle.
Natural examples
Die Achse verbindet die beiden Räder.
The axle connects the two wheels.
Der Mechaniker prüft die hintere Achse.
The mechanic checks the rear axle.
Dieser Wagen hat zwei Achsen.
This wagon has two axles.
Usage note
The mechanical sense is die Achse, plural Achsen. The same German word can also mean an axis in geometry.
Mini-lesson: Achse
A rod or shaft that supports wheels and connects their positions across a vehicle. The mechanical sense is die Achse, plural Achsen. The same German word can also mean an axis in geometry.
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