DICTOMETER

AXIS

(axis, eje, akse)

1. Synonyms:
   • Axis
   Definitions:
   • a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Axis
   Definitions:
   • the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Axis
   Definitions:
   • in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
   Examples:
   • The Axis opposed the Allies in World War II
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Bloc
   • Axis
   Definitions:
   • a group of countries in special alliance
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Axis
   • Axis vertebra
   Definitions:
   • the 2nd cervical vertebra
   • serves as a pivot for turning the head
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Axis
   • Axis of rotation
   Definitions:
   • the center around which something rotates