centenary |
of or pertaining to a period of one hundred years. [3 definitions] |
centennial |
of or pertaining to a one hundredth anniversary. [4 definitions] |
center |
the point that is in the exact middle of something, or that is equidistant from all points on a boundary. [9 definitions] |
centerboard |
on a sailboat, a flat wooden or metal keel that can be raised or lowered for greater stability while the boat is in motion. |
center field |
in baseball, the center area of the outfield, which extends behind second base. [2 definitions] |
center fielder |
in baseball, the player who is stationed in center field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
centerfold |
the facing pages at the center of a magazine, often used for a large photograph or other graphic display. [2 definitions] |
centerless |
combined form of center. |
center of a circle |
the fixed point that is equidistant from all points that form a circle. |
center of gravity |
that point in or near a body or mass about which all of its parts are in perfect balance. |
center of mass |
the point at which the mass of an object or system of objects can be considered to be concentrated. |
center of rotation |
a fixed point around which a figure rotates. |
centerpiece |
an ornament or decoration occupying a central location, esp. the center of a dining table. |
center punch |
a pointed tool used in metalworking to mark and indent the place where metal is to be drilled. |
centesimal |
pertaining to or involving division into hundredths. |
centesimo |
a monetary unit of Panama, San Marino, Uruguay, and Vatican City. [2 definitions] |
centi- |
one hundredth. [2 definitions] |
centiare |
a unit of area equal to one square meter or 10.764 square feet. |
centigrade |
see "Celsius." |
centigram |
a unit of weight equal to one hundredth of a gram or 0.154 grain. |
centiliter |
a unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter or 0.338 fluid ounce. |