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101hub and spoke system — Hub Hub (h[u^]b), n. [See 1st {Hob}.] 1. The central part, usually cylindrical, of a wheel; the nave. See Illust. of {Axle box}. [1913 Webster] 2. The hilt of a weapon. Halliwell. [1913 Webster] 3. A rough protuberance or projecting obstruction;… …
102hub and spoke distribution — A physical distribution system developed and modeled on industry standards to provide cargo management for a theater. It is based on a “hub” moving cargo to and between several “spokes”. It is designed to increase transportation efficiencies and… …
103put a spoke in someone's wheel — Brit. prevent someone from carrying out a plan. → spoke …
104hub-and-spoke — hub′ and spoke′ adj. trs of or designating a system of air transportation by which local flights carry passengers to one major regional airport where they can board long distance or other local flights for their final destinations • Etymology:… …
105hub-and-spoke system — noun a system of air transportation in which local airports offer air transportation to a central airport where long distance flights are available • Syn: ↑hub and spoke • Hypernyms: ↑air transportation system …
106wheel spoke — noun support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim • Syn: ↑spoke, ↑radius • Hypernyms: ↑support • Part Holonyms: ↑bicycle wheel, ↑cartwheel, ↑wagon wheel …
107king spoke — noun : the spoke of the steering wheel of a ship that is upright when the rudder is fore and aft and is usually distinguished by a Turk s head …
108midship spoke — noun : the spoke of a steering wheel that is up when the rudder is amidships …
109tangent spoke — noun : a tension spoke of a bicycle or similar wheel secured tangentially to the hub …
110be|spoke — «bih SPOHK», verb, adjective, noun. a) a past tense and a past participle of bespeak: »We bespoke our tickets early. –adj. British. made to order: »a bespoke overcoat. –n. British. a bespoke article of clothing: »…a collection of bargain bespokes …
