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axle pin; govern; manage
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
axle pin (small iron rod on cart axle)
literaryAn ancient mechanical component for securing cart wheels, now mostly used in literary or technical contexts.
Ancient horse-drawn carriages were fitted with axle pins on their axles to prevent wheels from falling off.
Archaeologists discovered a bronze axle pin from the Han Dynasty.
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The Book of Diverse Crafts records the manufacturing standards for carriage axle pins.
Ancient war chariots' axle pins were often decorated with exquisite patterns.
When repairing ancient carriages, worn axle pins need to be replaced.
verb
to govern; to administer; to control
formalA common formal term used for administrative divisions, institutional management, and territorial control.
This region is directly under the jurisdiction of the central government.
The national railway network is uniformly administered by the state.
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Zhejiang Province administers 11 prefecture-level cities.
The municipal education bureau governs primary and secondary education across the city.
Special administrative regions enjoy highly autonomous jurisdictional authority.