axis

Words with a similar base: axis, axis_of_rotation, axis_vertebra

'axis'

[axis.n.01] as in: a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

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[axis.n.02] as in: the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

'axis'

[axis.n.03] as in: in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations

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Examples:
the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II

'axis'

[bloc.n.01] as in: a group of countries in special alliance

'axis'

[axis.n.05] as in: the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

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[axis.n.06] as in: the center around which something rotates