hubcap

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hubcap

/ˈhʌbˌkæp/ US

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From hub + cap.

noun hubcaps · hub cap

A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.
Similar: wheel cover, wheel trim

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noun decorative disk for wheels

Español	copa, taza, tapabocinas, tapacubos, taparruedas, tapón
한국어	휠캡 hwilkaep
日本語	ホイールキャップ hoīru kyappu
中文	輪轂罩 /轮毂罩 lúngǔzhào, 軑 /轪 dài
Português	calota
Français	chapeau de roue, enjoliveur
Deutsch	Radkappe
Italiano	copricerchio
Русский	колпа́к kolpák
עברית	טסה tása, צלחת גלגל tzalákhat galgál

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@misc{hubcap_2026,
  title = {hubcap},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/hubcap},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}