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centering

American  
[sen-ter-ing] / ˈsɛn tər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. a temporary framework for supporting a masonry arch during construction until it is able to stand by itself.

centering British  
/ ˈsɛntərɪŋ /

noun

  1. a US spelling of centring

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Etymology

Origin of centering

First recorded in 1760–70; center + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The squire brought down, and gave Demodokos, the clear-toned harp; and centering on the minstrel magical young dancers formed a circle with a light beat, and stamp of feet.

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Once the concrete had set, the lagging was removed and the centering was lowered and moved onto the scaffolding of the next bay.

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“This is centering the chi,” Miss Lizzy say.

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And then, rather than centering their agriculture on annual crops, they focused on the Amazon’s wildly diverse assortment of trees.

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The ANC had decided to personalize the quest for our release by centering the campaign on a single figure.

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