"centre of gravity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: centres of gravity [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|centres of gravity}} centre of gravity (plural centres of gravity)
  1. (physics) British and Canada standard spelling of center of gravity. Tags: Canada, UK, alt-of, standard Alternative form of: center of gravity Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-centre_of_gravity-en-noun-GSk0HDCt Categories (other): British English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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