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Axial

usgb/ˈæksiəl/Volume
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Physical Movements

Use 'axial' when describing movements that turn around a central line like the spine or the earth's poles.

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Figure skaters perform impressive axial spins.
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Machine Operations

Apply 'axial' in contexts of equipment operation where parts rotate around a central shaft.

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The mechanic checked the axial play in the motor's shaft.
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Clear Context

Make sure 'axial' is accompanied by a clear noun—a mechanical part, a rotation—to specify what is axial.

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Axial turbines are efficient for hydroelectric systems.
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