Hub meaning

Hub definition

1. On a bicycle , the center of a wheel consisting of a shell to which spokes attach and contains an axle along with two sets of bearings, bearing cones , lockwasher , locknuts , and parts for attaching the wheel to the frame .
2. The base of a wheel with studs protruding from its face upon which the wheel itself is mounted to an automotive vehicle. Also see safety hubs .

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