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meta·cen·tre
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Princeton's WordNet
metacenter, metacentrenoun
(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
Wiktionary
metacentrenoun
A midway point between a ship's centre of buoyancy when upright and its centre of buoyancy when tilted; it must be above the centre of gravity to enable a tilting ship to return to an upright position.
Etymology: From métacentre, from méta- + centre.
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metacentre
The metacentre is a theoretical point in a floating body where, if the body is tilted, the force of buoyancy is considered to act. It is a key concept in understanding the stability and buoyancy of boats, submarines, and airships among other vehicles. If the metacentre is above the centre of gravity, the body will return to equilibrium when tilted, making it stable. If the metacentre is below the centre of gravity, the body will continue to tilt and may potentially capsize, making it unstable.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Metacentre
met-a-sen′tėr, n. that point in a floating body slightly displaced from equilibrium through which the resultant upward pressure of the fluid always passes.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of metacentre in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of metacentre in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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