Centerboard
a pivoted fin keel that can be swung upward and aft within a watertight trunk when not in use.
Historical Examples
Read Also:
- Center-field
the area of the outfield beyond second base and between right field and left field. the position of the player covering this area. Historical Examples
- Center-fielder
the player whose position is center field. Historical Examples
- Center-fire
(of a cartridge) having the primer in the center of the base. Compare rimfire (def 1). (of firearms) designed for the use of such cartridges. Historical Examples
- Center-forward
an offensive player who covers the center of the field and who usually starts the kickoff. noun this player position in certain sports
- Center-halfback
Field Hockey. the player in the middle among the halfbacks. Soccer. the player in the middle of his or her own half of the field who carries out both offensive and defensive duties. noun this player position in certain sports