Centrings

/ˈsɛntrɪŋz/ noun

Definition

Plural of centring; multiple instances or examples of centering, or multiple temporary arch-support frameworks in architecture.

Etymology

From centring (noun) plus plural suffix -s. The word maintains the British spelling preference and can refer both to the process and physical objects.

Kelly Says

If you look at photos of Gothic cathedral construction in progress, you'd see dozens of wooden centring supports holding up multiple arches simultaneously—it's like watching architecture that's still in training wheels.

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