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hubs

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

Examples :

"The bicycle wheels spun smoothly because the hubs were well-oiled. "

part vehicle machine

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A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed or diverted.

Examples :

"Hong Kong International Airport is one of the most important air traffic hubs in Asia."

area place traffic system point organization communication

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A central facility providing a range of related services, such as a medical hub or an educational hub

Examples :

""Libraries are often community hubs, offering not only books but also internet access, workshops, and meeting spaces." "

service organization building education

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A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.

Examples :

"Our school computer lab uses hubs to connect all the student computers to the internet. "

computing electronics internet technology device communication machine signal system technical info

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A stake with a nail in it, used to mark a temporary point.

Examples :

"The construction workers hammered the hubs into the ground to mark the corners of the new building. "

mark point item

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A male weasel; a buck; a dog; a jack.

Examples :

""The farmer pointed to a male weasel scurrying near the chicken coop and called it a hubs." "

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The hilt of a weapon.

Examples :

"The antique sword's hubs, intricately carved from ivory, were surprisingly well-preserved despite the blade's rust. "

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A rough protuberance or projecting obstruction.

Examples :

"a hub in the road"

part structure appearance

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An area in a video game from which most or all of the game's levels are accessed.

Examples :

"The game's central hub allowed players to access all the different levels and missions. "

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A goal or mark at which quoits, etc., are thrown.

Examples :

"The players aimed their quoits carefully at the hubs set up on the grass. "

sport game mark

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A hardened, engraved steel punch for impressing a device upon a die, used in coining, etc.

Examples :

"The craftsman used several different hubs to create the intricate design on the new coins. "

technical machine industry

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Examples :

"The technician uses screw hubs to create precise threads in the metal parts. "

technical machine

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A block for scotching a wheel.

Examples :

"The truck driver placed the hubs behind the wheels to prevent it from rolling downhill. "

vehicle machine technical

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(as a term of endearment) husband

Examples :

""Hurry home, hubs, dinner's almost ready!" "