an imaginary line about which a body rotates

the Earth revolves on its axis once every 24 hours

a fixed reference line for the measurement of coordinates

the variable that is thought of as a cause is placed on the horizontal axis, and the variable that is thought of as an effect on the vertical axis

a straight central part in a structure to which other parts are connected

the second cervical vertebra, below the atlas at the top of the backbone

an agreement or alliance between two or more countries that forms a centre for an eventual larger grouping of nations

the Anglo-American axis

don't ax this question again

I axed him if he wanted some company

she axed about Mama

a deer that has lyre-shaped antlers and a yellowish-brown coat with white spots, native to India and Sri Lanka

end, cancel, or dismiss suddenly and ruthlessly

the company is axing 125 jobs

2,500 staff were axed as part of a rationalization programme

cut or strike with an axe, especially violently or destructively

the mahogany panelling had been axed

a tool used for chopping wood, typically of iron with a steel edge and wooden handle

I started swinging the axe at the lumps of driftwood

an axe blade

a musical instrument used in popular music or jazz, especially a guitar or (originally) a saxophone