Antonyms for centering
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : sen-ter-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ |
Definition of centering
Origin :- 1590s, "to concentrate at a center," from center (n.). Related: Centered; centering. Meaning "to rest as at a center" is from 1620s. Sports sense of "to hit toward the center" is from 1890. To be centered on is from 1713. In combinations, -centered is attested by 1958.
- verb concentrate, draw together
- This may be followed up by centering the end of a round bar so as to make it true.
- Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
- German gimlet-bits, Fig. 128, have the advantage of centering well.
- Extract from : « Handwork in Wood » by William Noyes
- Two-thirds of this labor was on the centering or $0.36 per lin.
- Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
- The centering and the beam and girder forms were supported by 6×6-in.
- Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
- The lumber of the centering for the vaulting was spruce for the ribs and posts, and 1-in.
- Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
- Put the other way, it is by centering down that we still the body-mind.
- Extract from : « An Interpretation of Friends Worship » by N. Jean Toomer
- And now Drew produced his own hidden weapon, centering it on Hatch.
- Extract from : « Ride Proud, Rebel! » by Andre Alice Norton
- He ignored them, centering his attention on the headman himself.
- Extract from : « The Weakling » by Everett B. Cole
- The centering was in place and quite sound, and of course the brickwork.
- Extract from : « The life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Civil Engineer » by Isambard Brunel
- All the force of his excited nerves had seemed to be centering in his hands.
- Extract from : « The Side Of The Angels » by Basil King
Synonyms for centering
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