nounπShareThe central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave."The bicycle wheels spun smoothly because the hubs were well-oiled. "partvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed or diverted."Hong Kong International Airport is one of the most important air traffic hubs in Asia."areaplacetrafficsystempointorganizationcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA central facility providing a range of related services, such as a medical hub or an educational hub""Libraries are often community hubs, offering not only books but also internet access, workshops, and meeting spaces." "serviceorganizationbuildingeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch."Our school computer lab uses hubs to connect all the student computers to the internet. "computingelectronicsinternettechnologydevicecommunicationmachinesignalsystemtechnicalinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stake with a nail in it, used to mark a temporary point."The construction workers hammered the hubs into the ground to mark the corners of the new building. "markpointitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA male weasel; a buck; a dog; a jack.""The farmer pointed to a male weasel scurrying near the chicken coop and called it a hubs." "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe hilt of a weapon."The antique sword's hubs, intricately carved from ivory, were surprisingly well-preserved despite the blade's rust. "weaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rough protuberance or projecting obstruction."a hub in the road"partstructureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn area in a video game from which most or all of the game's levels are accessed."The game's central hub allowed players to access all the different levels and missions. "gamecomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA goal or mark at which quoits, etc., are thrown."The players aimed their quoits carefully at the hubs set up on the grass. "sportgamemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hardened, engraved steel punch for impressing a device upon a die, used in coining, etc."The craftsman used several different hubs to create the intricate design on the new coins. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA screw hob."The technician uses screw hubs to create precise threads in the metal parts. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block for scotching a wheel."The truck driver placed the hubs behind the wheels to prevent it from rolling downhill. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(as a term of endearment) husband""Hurry home, hubs, dinner's almost ready!" "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading