1. Plural of centering; temporary structures or frameworks used to support an arch, vault, or bridge during construction until the structure becomes self-supporting.
Usage: architecture; construction
2. Plural of centering; the act or process of placing something at the center or middle point.
Usage: general use
3. Plural of centering; in psychology and wellness, practices or techniques focused on achieving mental or emotional balance and stability.
Usage: psychology; wellness

Examples

• The construction crew removed the centerings after the concrete arch had fully cured.
• Wooden centerings supported the bridge's stone vault during the building process.
• The architect designed temporary centerings to hold the dome in place until it became structurally sound.
• Meditation and breathing exercises are common centerings used in mindfulness practice.
• The centerings of the columns required precise measurement to ensure proper alignment.
• Workers carefully dismantled the centerings once the structure could bear its own weight.