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centering
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cen·ter·ing  (sntr-ng)
n.
A temporary, usually wooden framework on which an arch, vault, or dome is supported during construction.
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Noun1.centering - the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
engrossment, immersion, absorption, concentration - complete attention; intense mental effort
particularism - a focus on something particular
2.centering - (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap"
toss, flip, pass - (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
American football, American football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays

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He was standing on the plywood falsework supported by shoring almost 6 stories above the floor of the tank.
19, and were standing on the plywood falsework supported by shoring almost 60 feet above the floor of the tank.
 
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