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Definition of centerline

centerline

/ˈsɛntəɹˌlaɪn/
(UK: centreline)
cen · ter · line
Plural:centerlines
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centerline Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A painted line running down the middle of a roadway, airport runway, or sports court to separate opposing lanes of traffic or divide the playing area.

Example

"The pilot kept the nose wheel directly on the runway centerline during the crosswind landing."

2

American A real or imaginary line that bisects a plane figure, object, or structure into two symmetrical halves, often used as a reference in engineering, architecture, and naval design.

Example

"The shipwright carefully aligned the keel along the vessel's centerline before securing the hull frames."

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• Nearby Words

centerfielder
centerfold
centering
centerline
centermost
centerpiece
centi

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centerline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centerline
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