hubs
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B2
/hʌbz/
(hub)
central point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hub' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hobbe,' where 'hob' meant 'a rounded projection or knob.'
Historical Evolution
'hobbe' transformed into the modern English word 'hub' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a rounded projection or knob,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'central part of a wheel or center of activity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle, and from which the spokes radiate.
The hub of the wheel was made of steel.
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Noun 2
a place or thing that forms the effective center of an activity, region, or network.
The city is a major hub for international flights.
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