hubcap
noun
a removable cover for the center area of the exposed side of an automobile wheel, covering the axle.
hubcaps
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pluralof hubcap.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its custom-made fittings include mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
Inside her studio, some of her favorite pieces from more than 100 solo exhibitions around the world are flanked by towering pillars of tires, stacks of steering wheels and disused hubcaps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
The Rogue hoverboard has two wheels with hubcaps that light up and are sold in black, blue, red, pink and purple.
From New York Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Use what you have until the proverbial hubcaps fall off, and if you do find yourself in a position to replace, consider some of these ideas and options:
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2022
It tossed wheels and hubcaps deep into the forest.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
