centre
centre or center
[ˈsɛntə]
n
the midpoint of any line or figure, esp the point within a circle or sphere that is equidistant from any point on the circumference or surface.the point within a body through which a specified force may be considered to act, such as the centre of gravity
the point, axis, or pivot about which a body rotates
a point, area, or part that is approximately in the middle of a larger area or volume
a place at which some specified activity is concentrated
a shopping centre
a person or thing that is a focus of interest
a place of activity or influence
a centre of power
a person, group, policy, or thing in the middle
a political party or group favouring moderation, esp the moderate members of a legislative assembly.(as modifier)
any part of the central nervous system that regulates a specific function
respiratory centre
a bar with a conical point upon which a workpiece or part may be turned or ground
a punch mark or small conical hole in a part to be drilled, which enables the point of the drill to be located accurately
a player who plays in the middle of the forward line.the act or an instance of passing the ball from a wing to the middle of the field, court, etc
the position of a player who jumps for the ball at the start of play.the player in this position
the ring around the bull's eye.a shot that hits this ring
vb
to move towards, mark, put, or be at a centre
to focus or bring together
to centre one's thoughts
to have as a main point of view or theme
the novel centred on crime
to adjust or locate (a workpiece or part) using a centre
to have as a centre
to pass (the ball) into the middle of the field or court
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