eje

Definitions of eje
  1. noun
    the center around which something rotates
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    clavillo, pivote
    axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns
    fulcro
    the pivot about which a lever turns
    clavija
    a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge
    type of:
    mecanismo
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
  2. noun
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
  3. noun
    any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
    synonyms: mandril
  4. noun
    a public road from one place to another
    synonyms: vía pública
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    arteria
    a major thoroughfare that bears important traffic
    atascadero, calle sin salida, callejón sin salida
    a street with only one way in or out
    calle
    a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
    callejuela, callejón, pasaje
    a narrow street with walls on both sides
    Av, Avda, alameda, avenida, avenido, bulevar, carrera, paseo, rambla, vía, zócalo
    a wide street or thoroughfare
    calle mayor, coso
    street that serves as a principal thoroughfare for traffic in a town
    callejuela con antiguas caballerizas reconvertidas en viviendas
    street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
    type of:
    carretera, estrada, vía
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
  5. noun
    a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
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    línea
    a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
  6. noun
    a group of countries in special alliance
    synonyms: bloque
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    coalición
    an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
  7. noun
    a circumstance upon which subsequent events depend
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    circunstancia
    a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
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