center mark

English - English

Definition of center mark in English English dictionary

A symbol used to mark the center of a circle or partial circle on an engineering drawing

Related Terms

center marks

plural form of center mark

Hyphenation

cen·ter mark

Turkish pronunciation

sentır märk

Pronunciation

/ˈsentər ˈmärk/ /ˈsɛntɜr ˈmɑːrk/

Etymology

[ 'sen-t&r, 'se-n&r ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English centre, from Middle French, from Latin centrum, from Greek kentron sharp point, center of a circle, from kentein to prick; probably akin to Old High German hantag pointed.