hubcaps
Pronunciation: [ˈhʌbˌkæps]
Word
Context: "vehicles"
(noun) a cover that fits over the center part of a wheel on a car or other vehicle. Hubcaps are usually round and can be made from metal or plastic. They help keep dirt out of the wheel and look nice too.
Example
The new hubcaps on my car shine brightly in the sunlight.
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Without the hubcaps, the wheels of the car looked dull and unfinished.
Example
Do you think we should replace the old hubcaps with new ones?
Context: "automotive accessories"
(noun) sometimes used to refer to decorative caps that can change the look of a car's wheels. These hubcaps can be very colorful or have cool designs.
Example
She chose bright red hubcaps to give her car a sporty look.
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The plain hubcaps made the car look less interesting compared to others on the road.
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What kind of designs do you like for hubcaps on cars?
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