dead axle (Meaning)
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dead axle (n)
an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
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an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it
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A dead axle is a type of axle that does not transmit power to the wheels.
In some vehicles, the rear axle may be a dead axle if it is not powered by the engine.
Dead axles are commonly found in trailers and carts where only one set of wheels is necessary for support.
Unlike a live axle, a dead axle does not rotate with the wheels but is instead fixed in place.
