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AXES

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There are 18 meanings of the word Axes.

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Axes - as a noun

A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

In world war ii the alliance of germany and italy in 1936 which later included japan and other nations

Example: "The axis opposed the allies in world war ii"

The main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalk9stem6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A group of countries in special alliance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloc8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alignment12alinement11alliance10coalition11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
axis vertebra

The center around which something rotates

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
axis of rotation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanism18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Axes - as a verb

To request (information, or an answer to a question).

Example: "I asked her age."

To put forward (a question) to be answered.

Example: "To ask a question"

To interrogate or enquire of (a person).

Example: "I'm going to ask this lady for directions."

To request or petition; usually with for.

Example: "To ask for a second helping at dinner"

To request permission to do something.

Example: "Did you ask to use the car?"

To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity.

Example: "What price are you asking for the house?"

To invite.

Example: "Don't ask them to the wedding."

To publish in church for marriage; said of both the banns and the persons.

To take (a person's situation) as an example.

To fell or chop with an axe.

To lay off, terminate or drastically reduce, especially in a rough or ruthless manner; to cancel.

Example: "He got axed in the last round of firings."

To furnish with an axle.

Word Game Points

Is AXES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, axes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AXES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is AXES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, axes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AXES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is AXES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, axes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AXES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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