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The hub of a wheel. See Hub.

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  1. n. The hub of a wheel. See Hub.
  2. n. The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm.
  3. n. A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap, used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels, etc.
  4. n. A fairy; a sprite; an elf.
  5. n. A countryman; a rustic; a clown.
  6. n. (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
  7. n. (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  8. n. a hard steel edge tool used to cut gears
  9. n. a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
  10. v. cut with a hob
  11. A threaded and fluted hardened steel cutter, resembling a tap,used in a lathe for forming the teeth of screw chasers, worm wheels,etc.