Center — meaning in English

English meaning

• center noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.

Senses

Center is used for these senses in English:

• center (American football, Canadian football) The person who holds the ball at the beginning of each play.
• center (basketball) The player, generally the tallest, who plays closest to the basket.

center — full definition

1. noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
2. noun A building or place set up for a particular activity or purpose.
3. noun The main topic, focus, or most important part of something.
4. noun In sports such as basketball, hockey, or football, a player positioned in the middle of the field or court.
5. noun The moderate political position, between left and right.

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