center of gravity
noun phrase
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: 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
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The Kickstarter page also mentions a 'reduced center of gravity' – likely a typo, and is probably meant to read lower center of gravity – that affords you greater traction, easier turns and balance, better braking.
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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Much of the center of gravity in gaming has shifted to mobile and here too the scale can be dramatic.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Internal zoom means that the 12-28mm doesn't extend when zooming in, so its center of gravity stays consistent across the focal range.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
His life has shifted its center of gravity over the past several years.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
Much of the center of gravity in gaming has shifted to mobile and here too the scale can be dramatic.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Internal zoom means that the 12-28mm doesn't extend when zooming in, so its center of gravity stays consistent across the focal range.
—PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
His life has shifted its center of gravity over the past several years.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for center of gravity
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“Center of gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/center%20of%20gravity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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