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Plural for an agreement or alliance between two or more parties, typically of countries
“The Franco-German axis is the driving force behind the new constitution.”
Plural for a central point or line about which something revolves
“To say that the Earth rotates on its axis once per day and completes one orbit of the Sun each year is to encapsulate but also to simplify the situation.”
Plural for an object or shaft on which something revolves
“The barrels, while revolving around this axis, also move backward and forward in a longitudinal direction by virtue of their engagement with an inclined flange.”
Plural for a place or component that is central to something
“The city served as the axis for the state's entire road system.”
Plural for a link or connection, especially one between commercial companies
Plural for the stalk of a fruit, flower, or leaf that is attached to a larger branch
Plural for a direct course
Plural for a row, column or group of people or things
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