centring meaning
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[ˈsɛn.t(ə)ɹɪŋ] [ˈsɛn.tə.ɹɪŋ] WCentring
- Centring, centre, centering, or center is a type of falsework: the temporary structure upon which the stones of an arch or vault are laid during construction.
- The centring is normally made of wood timbers, which was a relatively straightforward structure in a simple arch or vault, but with more complex shapes, involving double curvature,
- On completion of the intended structure, the centring of whichever sort is removed called "...striking the centering...", and work on pointing and other finishing continued.
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Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "centring" is a noun, more specifically, a countable noun. It's also a verb, more specifically, a verb form.