hub
Americannoun
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the central part of a wheel, as that part into which the spokes are inserted.
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the central part or axle end from which blades or spokelike parts radiate on various devices, as on a fan or propeller.
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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.
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the Hub, Boston, Massachusetts (used as a nickname).
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the peg or hob used as a target in quoits and similar games.
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any one of the holes in an electrical panel, into which connections may be plugged.
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Computers. a device connecting others in a network and enabling communication among them by receiving data packets from any of the devices and broadcasting them to every device on the network irrespective of the intended destination: used primarily in small local area networks.
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Coining. a design of hardened steel in relief, used as a punch in making a die.
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Surveying. a stake bearing a tack used to mark a theodolite position.
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Metalworking. a die forced into a metal blank.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the central portion of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc, through which the axle passes
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the focal point
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computing a device for connecting computers in a network
Etymology
Origin of hub
First recorded in 1505–15; perhaps variant of hob 1
Example Sentences
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Flights have been diverted or cancelled, with journeys to and from Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha and other international hubs affected.
From BBC
Even Russia's invasion of Ukraine did not affect the major air hubs of the Middle East through which travellers to destinations in much of Asia almost always transit, he said.
From Barron's
So far Iran has hit airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the hubs for the Emirates and Etihad airlines in the United Arab Emirates, as well as others in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Both states offer large travel hubs which connect the UK with Africa, Asia and Australasia.
From BBC
In the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, Orit Baisa, 42, rushed to an underground car park as soon as he heard the air raid sirens warning of an incoming missile barrage.
From Barron's
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