1. Plural of axletree; the rod or shaft on which a wheel revolves, or the bar connecting the two wheels of a vehicle.
Usage: Chiefly historical or technical; now often replaced by 'axle' in modern usage.

Examples

• The wagon's axletrees were made of sturdy oak to support the heavy load.
• The blacksmith repaired the damaged axletrees on the carriage.
• Worn axletrees can cause wheels to wobble and create safety hazards.
• In colonial times, axletrees were essential components of all wheeled vehicles.
• The axletrees on the old cart needed to be replaced after years of use.