Axel

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æksÉ™l
• Homophones: axle

Origin

Named after the Norwegian skater Axel R. Paulsen (1885-1939).

Full definition of axel

Noun

1. (figure skating) A jump with one (or more) and a half turns in the air.
2. Misspelling of axle

Anagrams

• Alex, axle