centering
1. the concentration of attention or energy on something (Freq. 1) - the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology - he had no direction in his life • Syn: focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction • Derivationally related forms: center, focus (for: focussing), focus (for: focusing), focus (for: focus) • Hypernyms: concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion • Hyponyms: particularism 2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back - the quarterback fumbled the snap • Syn: snap • Derivationally related forms: snap (for: snap) • Topics: American football, American football game • Hypernyms: pass, toss, flip
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