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hub in French

hub in French is moyeu, carrefour, pôle — hub means the central part of a wheel, around which it turns.

hub in French

moyeu
noun
The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave.
carrefour
noun
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
pôle
noun
A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
concentrateur
noun
(networking) A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.
commutateur
noun
(networking) A computer networking device connecting several Ethernet ports. See switch.
cale
noun
A block for scotching a wheel.

What does "hub" mean?

  1. noun The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
    "The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub."
  2. noun A central point where many routes, activities, or services converge.
    "The train station is the hub of the town's bus network."
  3. noun A small networking device that connects several devices on a local network.
    "The technician replaced the faulty hub in the office cupboard."
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hub in a sentence

  • The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub.
  • Spokes run outward from the hub to the rim of the wheel.
  • The train station is the hub of the town's bus network.
  • The airport is a major hub for flights across Europe.

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What is "hub" in French?
"hub" in French is moyeu, carrefour, pôle. hub means: The central part of a wheel, around which it turns.
How do you use "hub" in a sentence?
Example: "The cyclist tightened the nuts that hold the wheel to the hub." In French, "hub" is moyeu, carrefour, pôle.
Are there other ways to say "hub" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "hub": moyeu, carrefour, pôle, concentrateur, commutateur, cale.
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