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centrality
nounC1
/ˌsenˈtræl.ə.ti/The state or quality of being central, important, or essential.
centralization
nounC1
/ˌsɛntrəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/The process or policy of concentrating control, administration, or activities into a single central authority or location.
centralize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈsen.trə.laɪz/to bring activities, control, or decision-making under one central authority or location.
centralized
adjectiveverbB2
/ˈsentrəlaɪzd/Brought under single, unified control at a central point.
centre
nounverbB1
/ˈsɛntə/The exact middle point of something; a place or building used for a particular activity or purpose.
centre bit
nounC1
/ˈsɛntə bɪt/A drill bit with a pointed central guide and lateral cutters used in woodworking to bore wide, clean holes.
centre forward
nounMedium-High in sports contexts; Low in extended metaphorical use.
/ˌsen.tə ˈfɔː.wəd/A key attacking player in team sports (especially football/soccer) positioned centrally near the opponent's goal, primarily responsible for scoring.
centre half
nounB2
/ˌsentə ˈhɑːf/A position and player in sports like football (soccer), positioned near the middle of the defensive line.
centre of curvature
nounVery Low
/ˌsɛntə(r) əv ˈkɜː.və.tʃə(r)/In geometry and physics, the fixed point at the centre of the circle (called the osculating circle) that best approximates the curve at a given point.
centre of gravity
nounB2
/ˌsen.tər əv ˈɡræv.ə.ti/The point in an object or system around which its weight is evenly balanced.
centre of mass
nounC1
/ˌsen.tər əv ˈmæs/The point in an object or system of objects where its entire mass can be considered to be concentrated for the purposes of analyzing its motion.
centre of pressure
nounC2
/ˌsen.tər əv ˈpreʃ.ər/The specific point on a body (e.g., an aircraft wing or a sail) where the total aerodynamic force is considered to act, causing no turning effect or moment.
centre pass
nounLow
/ˈsɛntə pɑːs/A pass made from the centre of the field, typically to restart play after a goal, in sports such as netball and basketball.
centre punch
nounLow (Technical/Industrial)
/ˈsɛntə pʌnʧ/A tool used in metalworking to make a small indentation in a workpiece, guiding the tip of a drill bit to prevent it from wandering.
centre spread
nounC1
/ˈsentə spred/The two facing pages at the middle of a magazine or newspaper, often containing a large, prominent feature.
centre stage
nounB2
/ˌsen.tə ˈsteɪdʒ/The central position in a theatre stage; the main focus of attention.
centre three-quarter
nounC2
/ˌsen.tə ˈθriː ˌkwɔː.tər/A position in rugby union, referring to one of the two central midfield players in the back line, numbered 12 or 13.
centreboard
nounLow (Specialized)
/ˈsɛntəbɔːd/A retractable fin or plate mounted through the keel of a sailing dinghy or small boat to reduce sideways movement (leeway) and improve stability.
centred dot
nounLow
/ˌsentəd ˈdɒt/A typographical symbol (·) used for various purposes such as multiplication, separation of items in a list, or indicating a break in a word.
centrefold
nounC1
/ˈsɛntəfəʊld/A large, central illustration, photograph, or feature in a magazine or newspaper that is designed to be folded out and viewed.

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