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hub

/hʌb/

Meanings
noun
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.

Examples :

"The spokes of the bicycle wheel connect to the hub in the center. "
part vehicle machine

Related Words

Illustration connecting

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

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distributed verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration projecting

projecting verb

/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛktɪŋ/

To extend beyond a surface.

"The shelf is projecting about a foot from the wall. "

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blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

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impressing verb

/ɪmˈprɛsɪŋ/

To affect (someone) strongly and often favourably.

"You impressed me with your command of Urdu."

Illustration cylindrical

cylindrical adjective

/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a cylinder.

"The water bottle is cylindrical, making it easy to grip and carry. "

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obstruction noun

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

"The fallen tree caused a major obstruction in the road, blocking traffic. "

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educational noun

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

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commemorative noun

/kəˈmemərətɪv/ /kəˈmeməˌreɪtɪv/

An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc.

"The museum gift shop sold a commemorative celebrating the city's 100th anniversary. "

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protuberance noun

/pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/

A bulge, knob, swelling, spine or anything that protrudes.

"The tree trunk had a large protuberance where a branch had been broken off long ago. "

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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networking verb

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

"Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."