middes

/ˈmɪdəlz/

Definitions

1. noun

the middle part of something, especially a long or narrow object

“The middles of the fence were worn down from years of weathering.”

2. noun

the central or middle part of a country, region, or city

“The city’s middles are usually more crowded and noisy than its outskirts.”

3. verb

to place or arrange something in the middle of something else

“She middled the flowers in the vase to create a balanced arrangement.”

4. verb

to make something have a middle part or section

“The chef middled the sandwich by adding a layer of cheese in the middle.”

Synonyms

  • center
  • middle

Antonyms

  • edges
  • periphery