AXIS
Scrabble letter values: A1X8I1S1 = 11
Definition
- noun a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions.
- noun the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged.
- noun in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations.
- noun a group of countries in special alliance. — synonyms: bloc
- noun the 2nd cervical vertebra. — synonyms: axis_vertebra
- noun the center around which something rotates. — synonyms: axis_of_rotation
Examples
- “the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II”
- “serves as a pivot for turning the head”
- “The Earth rotates once a day on its axis”