dead-center adjective 1noun 4adverb 1verb 1forms 4 adjective1 •In the exact centerThese curves represent approximate insertion conditions for lunar impact trajectories designed to intersect the center of the moon (dead-center hit). — 1961 noun4 •The exact center •The exact center. •Synonym of dead point: the position at which a crank is in a direct line with a connecting rod. •A nonrevolving center in a lathe. adverb1 •In the exact center.With a Dragunov, I can hit any target dead-center at a distanceof two hundred meters. — 2014 verb1 •To hit or place in the exact center.All four of you are assuming that I've dead-centered the target . I thought probably I was right, but since I couldn't find any Eich traces, I expected a lot of argument. — 1953 formsdead-centered · dead-centering · dead-centers · dead centers