hubcap

Covers lug nuts

A hubcap is a decorative cover that fits over the center of a car wheel, concealing the lug nuts and hub.

Hubcaps are typically made of plastic or metal and snap or screw into place.

They serve mainly cosmetic purposes, giving wheels a finished appearance: I lost a hubcap hitting that pothole.

vehicle

wheel cover

Decorative disc over rim

  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • tireLose strength or energy
  • spokesRods connecting hub to rim

lug nuts · fasteners · retainer · clip · snap-on · bolt-on · OEM · aftermarket · replacement · accessory

style

chrome

Reflective metal coating

retro · custom · sporty · luxury · sleek · aerodynamic · spinner · wire · full-face · decorative

material

chrome

Reflective metal coating

plastic · polycarbonate · stainless · ABS · composite · stamped · forged · cast · painted · plated

function

cover

Protect by overlaying

secure · snap · attach · clip · mount · fit · seal · enclose · guard · retain

appearance

polish

Smooth by rubbing

  • shineEmit or reflect light
  • gleamFaint reflected light
  • buffAvid fan; also burnish

luster · sheen · reflection · sparkle · gloss · wax · detailing · clean · bright · mirror finish

Categories
Family

hubcaps

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G