a mechanical part that supports a rotating shaft, allowing it to turn smoothly while maintaining a precise position

a central line about which a body or system rotates; an axle

The second-to-last performance on a traditional theater program

a scroll, especially one containing a painting or calligraphy

(mechanics) the main shaft or spindle in a machine or engine that receives power and transmits it to other parts

A central element or key part of an organization or system

the distance between the center points of the front and rear axles of a vehicle

crankshaft; a bent axle in an engine that converts reciprocating motion into rotational motion or vice versa

axle; axletree; cylindrical part that connects wheels to support the weight of a vehicle

a rotating shaft or spindle installed in machines or appliances

Having a common axis; used especially in electronics for cables or connectors

reel for thread; bobbin; a spool or reel used to hold thread

A simple machine consisting of two circular objects of different sizes fixed together to rotate around the same axis.

(colloquial) to work day and night without pause; to work non-stop; to work round the clock

The final and most exciting performance in a show or the highlight of an event; originally the next-to-last item on a theater program.

Electrical cable used for high-speed data transmission consisting of an inner conductor and an outer conductor

horizontal scroll of calligraphy or painting hanging on a wall

the shaft that transmits power from the engine to the wheels in a vehicle

the rear driving axle of a vehicle which is powered by the engine and drives the rear wheels

a semi-cylindrical device in a sliding bearing that comes into contact with the axle, made of wear-resistant and highly polished material; also called [[轴衬|軸襯|zhou2 chen4]]

axis of symmetry; central axis, specifically used in mathematics or to describe the layout of traditional Chinese architecture

A vertical wall scroll for painting or calligraphy, typically smaller in size than a [[中堂|中堂|zhong1 tang2]]

a reference line used to determine the position of points in a coordinate system; for example, the horizontal and vertical axes in a Cartesian plane

The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II

semiaxis; half axle

a mounted scroll painting or calligraphy scroll

(machinery) a component that fits over an axle, often used with a nut to prevent movement along the axis

The imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles about which the Earth rotates.

number line; a line on which every point represents a real number

the center line around which a body or system rotates

roll shaft; a general term for any cylindrical machine part that rotates or rolls

The part of a plant embryo or seedling stem between the roots and the seed leaves.

The vertical axis or axis of ordinates in a coordinate system

pivot; fulcrum

The second-to-last performance on a program (traditional theatrical usage)

vertically oriented piece of calligraphy or painting that has been mounted with a roller for hanging

vertical shaft or a vertical axis in mathematics

The cylindrical part running through the center of a wheel that supports the weight and allows it to turn

polar axis; the horizontal axis (x-axis) used in polar coordinate systems

The central stalk of a compound leaf; also the midrib within the ovary of certain plants.

the long central thread of a nerve cell or cilium

The straight line connecting the two poles of a magnet.

main stem or branch that supports a single flower or a cluster of flowers

An imaginary line connecting the north and south celestial poles; celestial axis

(machinery) an axle bushing; a cylindrical lining used to reduce friction inside a machine part

central axis; an imaginary or physical line about which a body rotates or is symmetrically arranged

central axis; the middle line dividing a symmetrical object or space into two equal parts