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Centrepiece

An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.

📖 Definitions of "Centrepiece"

noun

1
An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.
2
A central article or figure.

🔄 Synonyms of "Centrepiece"

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Word	Definition
centerpiecenoun	US standard spelling of centrepiece. [An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Centrepiece"

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Word	Definition
centerpiecenoun	US standard spelling of centrepiece. [An ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.]
cornerstonenoun	(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
keystonenoun	(architecture) The top stone of an arch.
pedimented	(architecture) Furnished with a pediment
pillarnoun	(architecture) A large post, often used as supporting architecture.
lynchpinnoun	Alternative form of linchpin. [A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.]
keynoun	(countable) An object designed to open and close a lock.
spindlenoun	(spinning) A rod used for spinning and then winding fibres (especially wool), usually consisting of a shaft and a circular whorl positioned at either the upper or lower end of the shaft when suspended vertically from the forming thread.
axlenoun	The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
countershaftnoun	Synonym of jackshaft (“mechanical component for rotational force”).
gemnoun	A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine.
jewelnoun	A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
touchstonenoun	(figurative, by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.
fulcrumnoun	(mechanics) The support about which a lever pivots.
linchpinnoun	(figuratively) A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
shaftnoun	The long, narrow, central body of a spear, arrow, or javelin.
pivotnoun	(figuratively, by extension) Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
hubnoun	A point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
kingpinnoun	(figurative, informal) The most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
bedrocknoun	(figurative) A basis or foundation.