axel
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Definition
A figure skating jump where the skater takes off from the forward outside edge and lands on the back outside edge of the other foot. Also a common male given name of Scandinavian origin.
Usage & Nuances
The skating jump is named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen. Not to be confused with 'axle' (the rod connecting wheels). A triple axel is 3.5 rotations and is one of the most difficult jumps in figure skating. The name Axel is popular in Sweden, Germany, and France.
Example Sentences
Don't confuse axel with axle — one's a skating move, the other holds your wheels on.
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She landed a perfect axel during the competition.
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Axel is a popular name in Scandinavia.
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The figure skater practised her axel jump every morning.
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Landing a triple axel requires years of training and incredible core strength.
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My nephew Axel was named after his Swedish grandfather.
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