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centre (US), center 1. Geometry a. 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 b. the point within a body through which a specified force may be considered to act, such as the centre of gravity 2. the point, axis, or pivot about which a body rotates 3. Politics a. a political party or group favouring moderation, esp the moderate members of a legislative assembly b. (as modifier): a Centre-Left alliance 4. Physiol any part of the central nervous system that regulates a specific function 5. a bar with a conical point upon which a workpiece or part may be turned or ground 6. a punch mark or small conical hole in a part to be drilled, which enables the point of the drill to be located accurately 7. Basketball a. the position of a player who jumps for the ball at the start of play b. the player in this position 8. Archery a. the ring around the bull's eye b. a shot that hits this ring Centre 1. the. the sparsely inhabited central region of Australia 2. a region of central France: generally low-lying; drained chiefly by the Rivers Loire, Loir, and Cher How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A young man, in a black suit, with a mop of hair and a preposterously tall starched collar, walked to the centre of the ring and held up his hand. The reader will readily understand that these feelings lessened toward the centre of the piece, acquiring most intensity at the extremes. In the centre rose the Castle, on the highest point of all. |
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