Definition of center

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Center (n.) A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.

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Axis :: Axis (n.) A straight line with respect to which the different parts of a magnitude are symmetrically arranged; as, the axis of a cylinder, i. e., the axis of a cone, that is, the straight line joining the vertex and the center of the base; the axis of a circle, any straight line passing through the center..
Prootic :: Prootic (a.) In front of the auditory capsule; -- applied especially to a bone, or center of ossification, in the periotic capsule..
Utter :: Utter (a.) Situated on the outside, or extreme limit; remote from the center; outer..
Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.
Quaquaversal :: Quaquaversal (a.) Dipping toward all points of the compass round a center, as beds of lava round a crater..
Self-centred :: Self-centred (a.) Centered in itself, or in one's self..
Downward :: Downward (a.) Moving or extending from a higher to a lower place; tending toward the earth or its center, or toward a lower level; declivous..
Centripetency :: Centripetency (n.) Tendency toward the center.
Centerbit :: Centerbit (n.) Alt. of Centrebi.
Centrebit :: Centrebit (n.) An instrument turning on a center, for boring holes. See Bit, n., 3..
Centrality :: Centrality (n.) The state of being central; tendency towards a center.
Chassepot :: Chassepot (n.) A kind of breechloading, center-fire rifle, or improved needle gun..
#NAME? :: -tre (n.) The point of intersection of a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body which is tipped through a small angle from its position of equilibrium, and the inclined line which was vertical through the center of gravity of the body when in equilibrium..
Centre :: Centre (v. t.) To form a recess or indentation for the reception of a center.
Core :: Core (n.) The center or inner part, as of an open space; as, the core of a square..
Centrolinead :: Centrolinead (n.) An instrument for drawing lines through a point, or lines converging to a center..
Concentre :: Concentre (v. t.) To draw or direct to a common center; to bring together at a focus or point, as two or more lines; to concentrate..
Centripetal :: Centripetal (a.) Progressing by changes from the exterior of a thing toward its center; as, the centripetal calcification of a bone..
Uncentre :: Uncentre (v. t.) To throw from its center.
Centerboard :: Centerboard (n.) Alt. of Centreboar.
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