hubs

noun
UK /hʌbz/
US /hʌbz/

The middle parts of wheels where the axles go.

The bike wheel spun around its hubs.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Important centers where many things or people come together.

Airports are hubs for travelers.

3. The main devices that connect computers in a network.

The office network uses two hubs.

4. The central parts of an activity or organization.

The city is a hub of business and trade.