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axletree

/æksˈliːtriː/ noun · British & US
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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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