hub

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\ ˈhəb

Definition of hub

1 : the central part of a circular object (such as a wheel or propeller) spokes attached to the hub of the wheel

2a : a center of activity : focal point The island is a major tourist hub.

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 (see network entry 1 sense 3b)

3 : a steel punch from which a working die (see die entry 2 sense 3a) for a coin or medal is made

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the hub of the city She was at the hub of all the activity. All of the airline's coast-to-coast flights pass through its hub. The spokes attach to the hub of the wheel.

Recent Examples on the Web Many were unfamiliar with Reynosa’s reputation as a cartel hub. — Los Angeles Times, "Hundreds of migrants cross the Rio Grande nightly: ‘We all came with dreams’," 22 Mar. 2021 The episode comes at a time of elevated uncertainty over Hong Kong’s status as a premier financial hub, after a nearly yearlong Chinese government clampdown on freedoms in the former British colony. — Fortune, "Hong Kong’s unusually strict quarantine rules rattle its banker community," 19 Mar. 2021 For charter schools in the D-FW area, a fourth driver might well be added — the area’s rapid emergence as a major IT hub. — David Buice, Dallas News, "How charter schools in D-FW use technology to assist learning," 17 Mar. 2021 Perched on the banks of the San Pedro River, Fairbank thrived as a transportation hub. — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, "Arizona ghost-town road trip: 5 former boomtowns worth the drive. Here's how to see them," 17 Mar. 2021 An index tracking the world's financial centers shows the strain on London, which is fighting to keep its title as Europe's main hub for bankers and traders after the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. — Julia Horowitz, CNN, "What can Jerome Powell do to prevent Wall Street's worst nightmare?," 17 Mar. 2021 Changes to Hong Kong’s low-tax system would raise revenue for more social spending, but one challenge is how to do so without undermining the city’s attractiveness as a financial and business hub. — Keith Zhai, WSJ, "China Targets Hong Kong Wealth Gap, Housing Woes After Political Purge," 15 Mar. 2021 Initially it was launched as an online hub that hosted events from private producers and offered ticketing services. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Blackout dining restaurant to launch in San Diego in May," 10 Mar. 2021 The main deck comprises an expansive saloon and a full-beam galley that Bering says acts as a social hub for family and friends, just like your kitchen at home. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, "Bering Yachts Unveils a Rugged 72-Foot Explorer Vessel That Can Cruise 5,000 Miles," 10 Mar. 2021

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