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    hub
    /hʌb/

    noun

    • 1. the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle, and from which the spokes radiate. Similar pivotaxisfulcrumcentre
    • 2. the effective centre of an activity, region, or network: "the city has always been the financial hub of the country" Similar centrecentre of activitycoreheartOpposite periphery

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  2. HUB definition: 1. the central or main part of something where there is most activity: 2. the central part of a…. Learn more.

  3. 1. : the central part of a circular object (such as a wheel or propeller) spokes attached to the hub of the wheel. 2. a. : a center of activity : focal point. The island is a major tourist hub. b. : an airport or city through which an airline routes most of its traffic.

  4. the central part or axle end from which blades or spokelike parts radiate on various devices, as on a fan or propeller. a center around which other things revolve or from which they radiate; a focus of activity, authority, commerce, transportation, etc.: Chicago is a railroad hub. Synonyms: heart, pivot, core.

  5. A hub is the central part of something such as a wheel, propeller, or fan, through which the axle passes.

  6. noun. a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve. “the playground is the hub of parental supervision”. “the airport is the economic hub of the area”. see more.

  7. [usually singular] hub (of something) the central and most important part of a particular place or activity. the commercial hub of the city; The kitchen was the hub of family life. to be at the hub of things (= where things happen and important decisions are made)

  8. HUB definition: 1. a place that is the centre of a particular activity: 2. the round part in the centre of a wheel. Learn more.

  9. Definition of hub noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. 1. (Mechanical Engineering) the central portion of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc, through which the axle passes. 2. the focal point. 3. (Computer Science) computing a device for connecting computers in a network. 4. (Aeronautics) an airport, railway station, bus station, etc from which many services operate and connecting journeys can be made. 5.

  11. Hub Definition. The center part of a wheel, etc.; the part fastened to the axle, or turning on it. A center of interest, importance, or activity. Boston, Massachusetts. Used with the .

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