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Axel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An axel is a figure skating jump where the skater takes off from one foot, completes one and a half rotations in the air, and lands on the opposite foot. It is known for its forward takeoff.

axel

/ˈæksəl/ /ˈæksəl/

Definition:

A jump in figure skating where the skater takes off from the outer edge of one skate.

Synonyms:

jump, leap, spin, twirl

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

stand, stop

Common Collocations:

perfect axel, land an axel, attempt an axel, double axel

Derivatives:

axels (plural), axeling (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "axel" to describe a specific skating jump; avoid confusing it with "axle," a car part.

Common Phrases:

nail the axel, triple axel, axel jump

Etymology:

Named after Axel Paulsen, a Norwegian skater who invented the jump in 1882.

Examples:

  • 1. She practiced her axel every afternoon at the rink.
  • 2. The skater’s flawless axel earned her a high score.
  • 3. He fell while attempting a double axel but kept trying.
  • 4. Learning an axel requires balance and precision on the ice.

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