Phrase guide

centre mark

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

midpoint of the halfway line where the ball is placed just before kick-off

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: center spot

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

midpoint of the baseline

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, tennis

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: point central — center of a football pitch
  • German: Anstoßpunkt — center of a football pitch
  • Greek: σέντρα (séntra) — center of a football pitch
  • Spanish: punto central — center of a football pitch
  • Swedish: mittpunkt — center of a football pitch
  • French: marque centrale — midpoint of the baseline
  • Spanish: marca central — midpoint of the baseline