axis

noun

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

   noun.cognition

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.plant

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.group

   Examples

   The Axis opposed the Allies in World War II.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a group of countries in special alliance

   noun.group

   Synonyms bloc

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   noun.body

   Synonyms axis vertebra

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. the center around which something rotates

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms axis of rotation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. The spotted deer (<i>Cervus axis</i> or <i>Axis maculata</i>) of India, where it is called <i>hog deer</i> and <i>parrah</i> (Moorish name).

   noun

   Source: webster1913

8. A straight line, real or imaginary, passing through a body, on which it revolves, or may be supposed to revolve; a line passing through a body or system around which the parts are symmetrically arranged.

   noun

   Source: webster1913