Meaning of the word hubcap in English

What does hubcap mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hubcap

US /ˈhʌb.kæp/
UK /ˈhʌb.kæp/
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Noun

a decorative cover for the hub of a wheel, especially on an automobile

Example:
One of the car's hubcaps fell off on the bumpy road.
He polished the chrome hubcaps until they gleamed.