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axel

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.səl/

The English word “axel” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A jump that includes one (or more than one) complete turn and a half turn while in the air.

verb

  1. To perform a jump of this kind.

Etymology

Named after Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen (1855–1938), who in 1882 became the first to perform the jump.

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