hub
Translation
hub, center, focal point
Examples
The airport is a major hub for international travel.
The airport is a major hub for international travel.
The hub of the wheel needs to be replaced.
The hub of the wheel needs to be replaced.
Grammar Patterns
a hub of ((sth.)) a center of (an activity/industry) The city is a hub of innovation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: center, core, pivot, nexus
Etymology
From Middle English 'hubbe', meaning the nave of a wheel. Its origin is uncertain.
Memory Tips
Picture a bicycle wheel: all the spokes connect to the central 'hub'. This image applies to airports, networks, etc.