metacentre
/ˈmɛtəˌsɛntər/
noun
- Alternative spelling of metacenter; the point in a floating object around which it tilts when slightly disturbed.
- A low metacentre can make a boat unstable and prone to capsizing.
- The metacentre is a key concept in naval architecture.
- They adjusted the ballast to raise the metacentre of the vessel.
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