English noun: centering | |||
1. | centering (cognition) the concentration of attention or energy on something | ||
Samples | The focus of activity shifted to molecular biology. He had no direction in his life. | ||
Synonyms | direction, focal point, focus, focusing, focussing | ||
Broader (hypernym) | absorption, concentration, engrossment, immersion | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | particularism | ||
2. | centering (act) (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back | ||
Samples | The quarterback fumbled the snap. | ||
Synonyms | snap | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flip, pass, toss | ||
Domain category | American football, American football game | ||