Synonyms of axis

1. axis, line: usage: a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
2. axis, stalk, stem: usage: the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
3. Axis, alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement: usage: in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations; "the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II"
4. bloc, axis, alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement: usage: a group of countries in special alliance
5. axis, axis vertebra, cervical vertebra, neck bone: usage: the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
6. axis, axis of rotation, mechanism: usage: the center around which something rotates