axis

noun

1. a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

Definition categories: thought, line

2. the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

Definition categories: plant, stalk, stem

3. in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations

- the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II

Definition categories: group, alignment, alinement, alliance, coalition

4. a group of countries in special alliance

Similar word(s): bloc

Definition categories: group, alignment, alinement, alliance, coalition

5. the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head

Definition categories: body

6. the center around which something rotates

Definition categories: man–made, mechanism