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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAxle-cap
/ˈæk.səl.kæp/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A protective cover or cap that fits over the end of an axle to prevent dirt and debris from entering the axle housing.
"The mechanic replaced the axle-cap to ensure the vehicle's longevity." - 2
A component used in machinery to secure or seal the ends of axles.
"The axle-cap was damaged during the accident, requiring immediate replacement."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'axle' originates from the Old English 'æx', which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*akhs', referring to a shaft or beam. 'Cap' comes from the Latin 'cappa', meaning a covering or hood, which evolved into its modern usage in English to denote a protective cover.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Axle-cap" is said worldwide
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Cap d'essieu
Transliteration: kap d'ɛsjø
"Le mécanicien a remplacé le cap d'essieu pour assurer la longévité du véhicule."
Achskappe
Transliteration: ˈaksˌkapə
"Der Mechaniker hat die Achskappe ersetzt, um die Lebensdauer des Fahrzeugs zu gewährleisten."
Cappuccio dell'asse
Transliteration: kapˈputtʃo delˈl'asse
"Il meccanico ha sostituito il cappuccio dell'asse per garantire la longevità del veicolo."
Tapa de eje
Transliteration: ˈtapa ðe ˈexe
"El mecánico reemplazó la tapa de eje para asegurar la longevidad del vehículo."
Tampa de eixo
Transliteration: ˈtɐ̃pɐ dʒi ˈeʃu
"O mecânico substituiu a tampa de eixo para garantir a longevidade do veículo."
एक्सल कैप
Transliteration: ekasal kaep
"मैकेनिक ने वाहन की दीर्घकालिकता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए एक्सल कैप को बदल दिया।"
轴盖
Transliteration: zhóu gài
"机械师更换了轴盖，以确保车辆的耐用性。"
축 캡
Transliteration: chuk kaep
"정비사는 차량의 수명을 보장하기 위해 축 캡을 교체했습니다."
アクスルキャップ
Transliteration: akuseru kyappu
"整備士は車両の耐久性を確保するためにアクスルキャップを交換しました。"
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