high center
"High center" is a term primarily used in automotive contexts but can also be applied in sports like American football.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(technical)When a vehicle gets stuck with its underside resting on an obstacle, causing the wheels to be off the ground.
Example
- The SUV high centered on the rock, leaving all four wheels off the ground.
C1Sports
(informal, American football)A snap from the center to the quarterback that is higher than intended, potentially disrupting the play.
Example
- The high center caused the quarterback to fumble the ball.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high center":
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