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hub

hub [ hub ] (plural hubs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. central part: the central part of a wheel or a similar rotating device such as a propeller

2. center of activity: a place that is a center of activity or interest
the region's financial hub

3. central airport: a central airport that passengers can fly to from smaller local airports in order to catch an international or long-distance flight

[Early 16th century. Probably alteration of hob1]
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