Axis

/ˈæksɪs/

/ˈæksəs/

Axis

an imaginary line in the middle of an object around which the object revolves

(geometry) an arbitrary straight line that passes through the center of a symmetrical object or around which an object spins

the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

a group of countries in special alliance

synonyms : bloc

in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations

the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

a real or imaginary line about which an object rotates

Examples

1. The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.

2. This gun shoots axes.

3. This gun shoots axes.

4. our data axis.