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Axial

usgb/ˈæksiəl/Volume
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Physical MovementsPlay
Use 'axial' when describing movements that turn around a central line like the spine or the earth's poles. SlideFigure skaters perform impressive axial spins.
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Machine OperationsPlay
Apply 'axial' in contexts of equipment operation where parts rotate around a central shaft. SlideThe mechanic checked the axial play in the motor's shaft.
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Clear ContextPlay
Make sure 'axial' is accompanied by a clear noun—a mechanical part, a rotation—to specify what is axial. SlideAxial turbines are efficient for hydroelectric systems.