centering

Noun

countable uncountable

(countable) A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.

Japanese Meaning

アーチや橋の建設中に、一時的に設置される仮設型枠構造物の一種。 / 橋やアーチの工事において、施工中に使用される一時的な支持や型枠としての構造物。

After the brickwork was complete, the centering was cautiously removed to reveal the finished arch.

煉瓦の積み上げが終わると、アーチの仮設型枠は慎重に解体され、完成したアーチが現れた。

Sense（1）

(countable) A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.

Sense（2）

(chiefly uncountable) The process of moving something to a centre, normally before some other process.

centerings

（ plural ）