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axis in Dutch

axis in Dutch is as, draaier — axis means an imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.

axis in Dutch

as
noun
draaier
noun
(skeleton) The second cervical vertebra of the spine

What does "axis" mean?

  1. noun An imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.
    "The wheel turns smoothly around its axis."
  2. noun A fixed reference line on a graph, used to plot and measure data.
    "Time is shown along the horizontal axis of the chart."
  3. noun An alliance between countries or groups acting together, especially a political or military one.
    "Historians often discuss the axis formed by the three allied powers."
  4. noun The central point or focus of an activity or discussion.
    "Fairness is the axis around which the whole argument turns."
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axis in a sentence

  • The wheel turns smoothly around its axis.
  • The Earth spins on its axis once every 24 hours.
  • Time is shown along the horizontal axis of the chart.
  • Sales figures are plotted on the vertical axis.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "axis" in Dutch?
"axis" in Dutch is as, draaier. axis means: An imaginary straight line around which something rotates or is arranged symmetrically.
How do you use "axis" in a sentence?
Example: "The wheel turns smoothly around its axis." In Dutch, "axis" is as, draaier.
Are there other ways to say "axis" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "axis": as, draaier.
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