axis - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the center around which something rotates

Synonyms

• axis
• axis of rotation

More generic

• mechanism

More specific

• pin
• pivot
• rotor head
• rotor shaft

Noun

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

Synonyms

• axis
• axis vertebra

More generic

• cervical vertebra
• neck bone

Related

• odontoid process

Noun

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

Synonyms

• axis

More generic

• line

More specific

• coordinate axis
• major axis
• minor axis
• optic axis
• principal axis
• semimajor axis
• semiminor axis

Noun

a group of countries in special alliance

Synonyms

• axis
• bloc

More generic

• alignment
• alinement
• alliance
• coalition

More specific

• scheduled territories
• sterling area
• sterling bloc

Noun

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

Synonyms

• Axis

More generic

• alignment
• alinement
• alliance
• coalition

Noun

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

Synonyms

• axis

More generic

• stalk
• stem

More specific

• rachis
• spadix

Related

• stele

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