What does axletree mean?
noun
A bar or beam that supports the ends of the axles of a cart or carriage, typically consisting of two or more wooden or metal beams connected by a crosspiece. In a machine, a bar or beam that supports the ends of a shaft.
Example
"The old carriage had a sturdy axletree that had been repaired many times."
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