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   core

   /kôr/

   noun

   • 1. the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds: "quarter the pears, remove the cores then slice again into wedges"
   • 2. the part of something that is central to its existence or character: "the plan has the interests of children at its core" Similar heartnucleusnubhubkernelmarrowmeatessencequintessencecruxgistpithsubstancesum and substancebodybasisbedrockcornerstonelinchpinmainspringfoundationrootbaseunderpinningfundamentalsessentialsbasic principlesmain ingredientsheart of the matterinformal:nitty-grittybrass tacksnuts and boltsABCbasics
   • ▪ an important or unchanging group of people forming the central part of a larger body: "a flexible core of permanent employees"
   • 3. the dense central region of a planet, especially the nickel–iron inner part of the earth. Similar centerinteriormiddlenucleusbosomrecessesbowelsdepthsinformal:innardsliterary:midst
   • ▪ the central part of a nuclear reactor, which contains the fissile material.
   • ▪ a tiny ring of magnetic material used in a computer memory to store one bit of data, now superseded by semiconductor memories.
   • ▪ the inner strand of an electrical cable or rope.
   • ▪ the muscles of the torso, especially the lower back and abdominal area, which assist in the maintenance of good posture, balance, etc.: "nothing will strengthen your core like balancing a heavy barbell on your back or lifting one off the floor"
   • ▪ a piece of soft iron forming the center of an electromagnet or an induction coil.
   • ▪ an internal mold filling a space to be left hollow in a casting: "bronzes that have been cast using a clay core"
   • ▪ a cylindrical sample of rock, ice, or other material obtained by boring with a hollow drill.
   • ▪ a piece of flint from which flakes or blades have been removed.

   adjective

   • 1. central to the existence or character of someone or something: "managers can concentrate on their core activities"
   • 2. denoting or relating to a figure for inflation that excludes certain items, chiefly food and energy, that are subject to sudden and temporary price fluctuations: "core inflation was up 2.3 percent over the 12 month period"

   verb

   • 1. remove the tough central part and seeds from (a fruit): "peel and core the pears"

   Word Origin Middle English: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. corer noun

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