First Known Use: 1649
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hub
noun \ˈhəb\
: the central and most active part or place
: the airport or the city through which an airline sends most of its flights
: the center of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc.
Full Definition of HUB
1
: the central part of a circular object (as a wheel or propeller)
2
a : a center of activity : focal point b : an airport or city through which an airline routes most of its traffic c : a central device that connects multiple computers on a single network
3
: a steel punch from which a working die for a coin or medal is made
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Origin of HUB
probably alteration of 2hob
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HUB Defined for Kids
hub
noun \ˈhəb\
Definition of HUB for Kids
1
: the center of a wheel, propeller, or fan
2
: a center of activity <The port is the island's hub.>
Medical Dictionary
hub
noun \ˈhəb\
Medical Definition of HUB
: the enlarged base by which a hollow needle may be attached to a device (as a syringe)
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