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Definition of Metacentre
1. Noun. (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship.
Exact synonyms: Metacenter
Category relationships: Ship Building, Shipbuilding
Generic synonyms: Intersection, Intersection Point, Point Of Intersection
Derivative terms: Metacentric
Category relationships: Ship Building, Shipbuilding
Generic synonyms: Intersection, Intersection Point, Point Of Intersection
Derivative terms: Metacentric
Definition of Metacentre
1. Noun. (context: physics shipbuilding) A midway point between a ship's centre of buoyancy when upright and its centre of buoyancy when tilted; it must be above the centre of gravity to enable a tilting ship to return to an upright position. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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