Synonyms for metacenter
ˈmɛt əˌsɛn tərmeta·cen·ter

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1. 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

   Synonyms:
   metacentre

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1. • Intersection
   • Shipbuilding

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