noun
- a figure skating jump in which the skater takes off from the forward outside edge of one skate and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite skate after one and a half turns in the air
Usage: figure skating
Examples
- She landed a perfect double axel during her routine.
- The triple axel is one of the most difficult jumps in figure skating.
- He fell while attempting his first axel jump.
- The axel requires precise timing and technique.
- Her axel was flawless, earning high scores from the judges.