center forward

: the point around which a circle or sphere is described

: the center of the circle inscribed in a regular (see ¹regular 2b) polygon

: a point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition

: to place or fix at or around a center or central area

: to give a central focus or basis

: to adjust (things, such as lenses) so that the axes coincide

: near, being at, or belonging to the forepart

: situated in advance

: strongly inclined : ready

: to or toward what is ahead or in front

: to help onward : promote

: to send forward : transmit

: to send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

: a player who plays at the front the team's formation near the opponent's goal