Word: centering
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cen
ter
ing
Definition: A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.
Morphemes:
Affix: center
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A temporary structure upon which the materials of a vault or arch are supported in position until the work becomes self-supporting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: centrum
Language: la
Decoded: centrum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: center ; centre
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from verbs denoting the act of doing something, an action.