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noun
- 1. the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle, and from which the spokes radiate. Similar
- 2. the effective centre of an activity, region, or network: "the city has always been the financial hub of the country" Similar Opposite
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HUB definition: 1. the central or main part of something where there is most activity: 2. the central part of a…. Learn more.
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.
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.
A hub is the central part of something such as a wheel, propeller, or fan, through which the axle passes.
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.
[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)
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.
Definition of hub noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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 .