1. x-axis

noun. the horizontal axis in a plane coordinate system.

Rhymes with X Axis

• geotaxis
• metaxas
• mataksas
• maxus

2. X-ray_machine

noun. an apparatus that provides a source of X rays.

3. X-ray_film

noun. photographic film used to make X-ray pictures.

4. X-ray_diffraction

noun. the scattering of X rays by the atoms of a crystal; the diffraction pattern shows structure of the crystal.

5. axis

noun. ['ˈæksəs'] a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions.

6. axis

noun. ['ˈæksəs'] the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head.

7. axis

noun. ['ˈæksəs'] the center around which something rotates.

8. Axis

noun. in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations.

9. axis

noun. ['ˈæksəs'] a group of countries in special alliance.

10. axis

noun. ['ˈæksəs'] the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged.