hubcap

/ˈhʌb.kæp/

Definitions

1. noun

A detachable cover for the wheel of a vehicle, especially one that covers the rim.

“After a long drive, Sarah removed her car’s hubcap to clean the dirty wheel.”

2. verb

To remove the hubcap from a vehicle’s wheel.

“To fix the flat tire, John had to hubcap his car to inspect the rim.”

Synonyms

  • rim cap
  • wheel cover