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axis
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Definitions

  1. 1. axis
  2. 2. shaft
  3. 3. center
  4. 4. stalk
This noun refers to an axis, axle, or central shaft around which something rotates or is organized. It can be used both literally, such as the axis of a wheel, and figuratively, such as the central theme or focus of a discussion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I think the umbrella shaft is just too thin, so it snaps easily.

Sentence 2

Can we take a moment to get the key points of this discussion straight?

Sentence 3

Somehow it feels like the world has shifted off its axis.

Sentence 4

In the study, we broke the analysis down along two axes.

Sentence 5

She corrected herself: "The axis of this argument is safety."