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The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob.

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  1. n. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob.
  2. n. The navel.
  3. n. The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles.
  4. n. the central area of a church
  5. 1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; -- called also hub or hob. 2. The navel. [Obs.] hak. The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles.
  6. The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts tothe principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from thechoir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles.
  7. n:100 n. the central area of a church