wheel hub

Axle attachment point

A wheel hub is the central part of a wheel where the spokes or rim attach and through which the axle passes.

In vehicles, the hub connects the wheel to the axle assembly and houses the bearings that allow rotation: The mechanic replaced the worn wheel hub.

Hub alone often suffices in context.

Related
  • spokeCommunicated verbally
  • rimCircular outer boundary
  • lug nutsThreaded tire securers
  • bearingPosture or orientation
  • lugTote with effort

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Opposites
wheel component position

wheel hubwheel rim

Outer edge of hub

tire · tread · bead

rotational function

wheel hubaxle

Shaft for wheel rotation

spindle · kingpin

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G