hub — the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
Pronunciation (IPA): /hʌb/
Korean meaning: 바퀴의 중심부, 축
Korean pronunciation: **허**브
Example Sentences
- My room became the snack hub of the dorm - everyone knows where to find midnight treats!
- Seoul's Gangnam district is a major business and entertainment hub.
- The coffee shop became the unofficial hub for local gossip and neighborhood news.
hub
NOUN//hʌb//
the central part of a wheel, rotating on or with the axle
A mechanic adjusts the bicycle wheel hub in his repair shop
Rub the hub clean, then grab your club!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hub' has uncertain origins, but it likely derives from a Middle English or Old English word related to a hump or rounded protuberance, possibly connected to Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'to swell' or 'to bulge.'
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📝Examples
“My room became the snack hub of the dorm - everyone knows where to find midnight treats!”
“Seoul's Gangnam district is a major business and entertainment hub.”
“The coffee shop became the unofficial hub for local gossip and neighborhood news.”
“My grandmother's kitchen is the family hub where all important decisions are made over tea.”
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