noun
- A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions.
- The main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged.
- In World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations.
- usage: "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II"
- A group of countries in special alliance.
- synonyms: bloc
- The 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head.
- synonyms: axis vertebra
- The center around which something rotates.
- synonyms: axis of rotation
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