center of gravity meaning

Definition of center of gravity

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

   Synonyms: centre of gravity

   Type of: center

   Kinds: center of flotation

center of gravity in a sentence

• In flight, the airplane rotates about the center of gravity.

How to pronounce center of gravity

center of gravity is pronounced /ˈsɛntə əv ˈɡrævɪti/ in British English and /ˈsɛntɚ ʌv ˈɡrævəti/ in American English. It has 6 syllables.