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metacenter meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of metacenter at MeaningMonkey.org. metacenter meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.METACENTER noun
Definition of metacenter (noun)
- (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship
- synonyms: metacentre
Source: Princeton University Wordnet