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Axial

Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or resembling, an axis; around an axis.

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Lengthways 84% connected

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oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Lengthways 84% connected

Alt. of Lengthwise

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Lengthwise 84% connected

In the direction of the length; in a longitudinal direction.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Lengthwise 84% connected

In the direction of the length; in a longitudinal direction.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Axis 74% connected

The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Axis 74% connected

The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Axis 66% connected

The spotted deer (Cervus axis or Axis maculata) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Axile 92% connected

Situated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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