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axle

[ak-suhl] / ˈæk səl /


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Foiling the visual expectations of a lifetime, the four-door’s glass roof joins the car’s sloping rear deck just over the rear axle, omitting a transparent panel of any kind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The four-time champion spun off and crashed at Turn One on his first lap of the session when his rear axle locked, catching him by surprise.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Next up is the E-Ray, with the 6.2-liter V8 aided by an electric motor on the front axle, starting at $108,600.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Norris was not at one with the car, was finding it difficult to feel the front axle when he was trying to take it to the limit in qualifying.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

He applied one single drop to the button, then pressed the gluey button to the axle, sat on his bed, and held it there for what seemed like hours.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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