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hubcap

/ˈhʌbkæp/

Meanings
noun
A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel

Examples :

"The shiny chrome hubcap fell off the car as it hit the curb. "
vehicle part machine

Related Words

Illustration disk

disk noun

/dɪsk/

A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object.

"A coin is a disk of metal."

Illustration protective

protective noun

/pɹoʊtɛktɪv/

Something that protects.

"The protective helmet was essential for the construction worker. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration and

and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration motor

motor noun

/ˈməʊtə/ /ˈmoʊtɚ/

A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

"The electric motor in my daughter's toy car makes it move quickly. "

Illustration covers

covers noun

/ˈkʌvəz/ /ˈkʌvɚz/

A lid.

"The bakery sells cake covers separately to keep the frosting fresh. "

Illustration curb

curb noun

/kɜːb/ /kɝb/

A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)

"The taxi stopped at the curb so I could get out. "

Illustration chrome

chrome noun

/kɹəʊm/ /kɹoʊm/

Chromium, when used to plate other metals.

"The chrome on the old car's bumper was starting to rust. "

Illustration shiny

shiny noun

/ˈʃaɪni/

Anything shiny; a trinket.

"The crow collected a small shiny from the playground, thinking it was treasure. "

Illustration wheel

wheel noun

/ʍiːl/ /wil/

A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.

"The bicycle's wheel spun rapidly as the child rode to school. "

Illustration fell

fell noun

/fɛl/

A cutting-down of timber.

"The lumber company announced a large fell of trees in the forest this week. "