hubcap

[ huhb-kap ]

noun

1. a removable cover for the center area of the exposed side of an automobile wheel, covering the axle.

hubcap

/ ˈhʌbˌkæp /

noun

1. a metal cap fitting onto the hub of a wheel, esp a stainless steel or chromium-plated one

Word History and Origins

Origin of hubcap¹

First recorded in 1900–05; hub + cap ¹

Example Sentences

Used, hubcap-free tires are well known to sequester standing water—a perfect breeding ground for the next generation of mosquitos.

From The Daily Beast

Then came the business of removing the hubcap and the struggle to loose the lugbolts.

From Project Gutenberg