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centre of gravity

/ˌsentər əv ˈɡrævəti/noun

उच्चारण सेन्टर अव ग्रैवटी

गुरुत्व केंद्र

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually singular]

    the point in an object at which its whole weight can be thought of as acting

    गुरुत्व केंद्र

    • A low centre of gravity makes a bus more stable.
    • The centre of gravity of a ring lies outside the ring itself.
    • Tall trucks with heavy loads have a high centre of gravity.
    + 2 more examples
    • Gymnasts keep their centre of gravity low to stay balanced.
    • The centre of gravity shifts when you lean forward.