center of gravity

/ˌsɛn.təɹ əv ˈɡɹæv.ə.ti/

sɛn · TƏɹ ƏV ꞬɹÆV · ə · ti (4 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A point, near or within a body, through which its weight can be assumed to act when considering forces on the body and its motion under gravity. This coincides with the center of mass in a uniform gravitational field.