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axel

/ˈæksəl/

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What does axel mean?

noun

  1. A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.
  2. Misspelling of axle.

verb

  1. To perform a jump of this kind.
More meanings (2)

proper noun

  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages in quiet use since the 19th century.
  2. A surname.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈæksəl/

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As a little girl she had always been good friends with Gunner and Axel, whenever she had time to play.
Willa CatherThe Song of the LarkProject Gutenberg ebook #44
As the meeting broke up he whispered to Axel Tanberg: "Is his own name on that paper?"
Ernest Thompson SetonAnimal HeroesProject Gutenberg ebook #2284