Definition of Center of gravity

1. Noun. The point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass.

Exact synonyms: Centre Of Gravity
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Midpoint
Specialized synonyms: Center Of Flotation, Centre Of Flotation

Definition of Center of gravity

1. Noun. (physics) a point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field ¹

2. Noun. (as a metaphor) any pivotal or central idea or group. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Center Of Gravity

center-of-gravity
center back
center bit
center circle
center field
center fielder
center fielders
center forward
center line
center mark
center marks
center of attention
center of buoyancy
center of curvature
center of flotation
center of gravity (current term)
center of immersion
center of inertia
center of lift
center on
center punch
center punches
center spot
center spread
center stage
centeral
centerally
centerboard
centerboards

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