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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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