center of gravity

noun phrase

1
: center of mass
2
: the point at which the entire weight of a body may be considered as concentrated so that if supported at this point the body would remain in equilibrium in any position
3
: center sense 2a

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Now, the center of gravity has moved toward Mountain View, California, Google’s mothership. — Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Secondly, its boom has been replaced with a folding type, which can effectively lower the ship’s center of gravity and improve stability during navigation. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 This brought the center of gravity downward, negating the effects of wind shear, as did the round cross-section of the tower. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 Alice is the show’s emotional center of gravity, and her relationships with the rest of the ensemble are suitably nuanced. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for center of gravity

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First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of center of gravity was in 1633

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center of gravity

: the point at which the entire weight of a body can be thought of as concentrated
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