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dead axle

 

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Noun dead axle has 1 sense
  1. dead axle - an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
    --1 is a kind of
    axle
    --1 has particulars: axletree

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Term: Dead Axle

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In automotive engineering, a dead axle refers to an axle that is not powered by the engine and only provides support to the wheels. It does not contribute to the vehicle's propulsion.

Sample Sentence: The old pickup truck had a dead axle at the front, making it more suitable for off-road driving.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: When used as an adjective, dead axle describes a non-powered axle in a vehicle.

Sample Sentence: The off-road vehicle had dead axle suspension at the rear, ensuring stability on rugged terrains.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2: Dead axle can also refer to an axle that is no longer functional or unable to rotate.

Sample Sentence: The mechanic discovered a seized bearing causing a dead axle on the passenger side.

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