ALL meanings of center of gravity
cen·ter of grav·i·ty
C c - countable noun center of gravity The center of gravity of an object is a point in it. If this point is above the base of the object, it stays stable, rather than falling over. 3
- noun center of gravity that point in a body or system around which its mass or weight is evenly distributed or balanced and through which the force of gravity acts 3
- noun center of gravity The center of gravity of a body is the point where there is equal mass on all sides. 3
- noun center of gravity where weight is balanced 1
- noun center of gravity person: focus of activity 1
- noun center of gravity Mechanics. the point through which the resultant of gravitational forces on a body passes and from which the resultant force of attraction of the body on other bodies emanates: coincident with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field. 1
- noun center of gravity a person, thing, or idea that is the vital or pivotal focus of interest or activity within a larger entity. 1
- noun center of gravity (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. 0
- noun center of gravity (figuratively) Any pivotal or central idea or group. 0