axletree

ax·le·tree  (ksl-tr)

n.

A crossbar or rod supporting a vehicle, such as a cart, that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve.

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[Blend of Middle English axel, axle; see axle, and Middle English axtre, axletree (ax from Old English eax + tre, tree; see tree).]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

axletree - a dead axle on a carriage or wagon that has terminal spindles on which the wheels revolve axle bar - an iron bar that serves as an axletree carriage, equipage, rig - a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses cart - a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal dead axle - an axle that carries a wheel but without power to drive it waggon, wagon - any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor