Axis
01
the central point or line around which an object turns
Exempel
Every rotating body must have an axis of motion.
02
a straight line that defines the symmetry or structure of a figure or object
Exempel
The pattern was symmetrical about the vertical axis.
03
the second cervical vertebra, forming a pivot that allows the head to turn
Exempel
Doctors checked for injury to the axis after the accident.
04
a group of nations aligned for a common political or military purpose
Exempel
The nations formed an axis to resist external influence.
05
the alliance formed by Germany and Italy in 1936, later joined by Japan and others, opposing the Allies during World War II
Exempel
Historians analyze the economic cooperation among Axis members.
06
the central structure of a plant around which organs or parts are arranged
Exempel
New buds emerged along the axis of the shoot.
07
axel, referenslinje
a reference line used in coordinate systems to provide a framework for locating points
Exempel
The graph of the function extends infinitely along both axes, representing all possible input and output values.
Funktionens graf sträcker sig oändligt längs båda axlarna, vilket representerar alla möjliga in- och utdatavärden.
