axis axis /ˈæksəs/

noun

1. () A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions  ( axis )
   a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
   
2. The center around which something rotates  ( axis , axis of rotation )
   the center around which something rotates
   
   
3. The 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head  ( axis , axis vertebra )
   the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
   
   
4. A group of countries in special alliance  ( axis , bloc )
   a group of countries in special alliance
   
5. The main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged  ( axis )
   the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
   

 Axis

1. In World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations  ( Axis )
   in World War II the alliance of Germany and Italy in 1936 which later included Japan and other nations
    The Axis opposed the Allies in World War II
   the Axis opposed the Allies in World War II
   

 proboscidean proboscidean /ˌproʊbəˈsɪdiən/

noun

1. Massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk  ( proboscidean , proboscidian )
   massive herbivorous mammals having tusks and a long trunk
   
   

 lawyer lawyer /ˈlɔɪɝ/

noun

1. () (law) A professional person authorized to practice law, conduct lawsuits or give legal advice  ( attorney , lawyer )
   (law) A professional person authorized to practice law, conduct lawsuits or give legal advice
    The lawyer argued passionately on behalf of her client
   The lawyer argued passionately on behalf of her client
   
   

 chantry chantry /ˈtʃæntri/

noun

1. A chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor  ( chantry )
   a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
    The wealthy baron funded a chantry, ensuring daily masses for his family's souls.
   The wealthy baron funded a chantry, ensuring daily masses for his family's souls.
   
   
2. An endowment for the singing of Masses  ( chantry )
   an endowment for the singing of Masses