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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A centre.
2. 2
   the main body of a vertebra wordnet
3. 3
   The central body of a vertebra; the solid piece to which the arches and some other parts are or may be attached.
4. 4
   The basis or fundamental portion of one of the cranial segments, regarded as analogous to vertebrae.
5. 5
   The focus or place of origin of an earthquake.

Synonyms

All synonyms

axiscentercorehearthubkernel

Etymology

From Middle English centrum, from Latin centrum. Doublet of centre.

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