Axis and Ray

Axis

Axis noun - A thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest.

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Ray and axis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ray" instead a noun "Axis".

Nearby Word: axial

Ray noun - A narrow sharply defined line of light radiating from an object.

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Axis and ray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Axis" instead a noun "Ray".

Nearby Words: rayed, raying, raye

single	single axis	single ray
new	new axis	new ray
classic	classic axis	classic ray
different	different axis	different ray
Other adjectives: literal, orbital.

According to astronomers, the binary star WR 104's rotational axis is aimed in Earth's general direction (between 16° and 40°) and is capable of firing a gamma ray burst.

Source: Just For Fun / Apocalypse Day Planner
Nearly everything that America in Axis Powers Hetalia invents depends on this trope - although, more often than not, nobody even tries to explain how a giant robot is going to go about stopping global warming, or how a ray gun makes people fall in love with each other.

Source: It Runs on Nonsensoleum
In Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, he does a grand one after losing to Amuro Ray in their final duel but successfully dropping a half of Axis onto Earth.

Source: Evil Laugh / Anime and Manga

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