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Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In relation to, or in a line with, an axis; in the axial (magnetic) line. not-comparable

   "… a first countershaft gear drivingly and axially rearrangeably mounted on said countershaft, …"

Adverb

1. 1
   with respect to an axis wordnet

Example

More examples

"The first space stations rotated axially to produce artificial gravity."

Etymology

From axial + -ly.

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