Definitions

center of gravity

NOUN

point of balance

Synonyms

WEAK

center of mass centre of gravity mass center

Example Sentences

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Cohesion is often referred to as the strategic center of gravity for NATO—its ability to act as one despite being made up of 32 countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the center of gravity in the Senate remains resistant to change.

From Barron's

The company’s name is synonymous with the Kennedy Center and it has served as an artistic center of gravity for the complex since the building first opened.

From Los Angeles Times

The unique combination of instantaneous torque, lightweight powertrain and low center of gravity—due to the placement of those heavy batteries—means these vehicles have the potential to be something akin to street-legal Indy cars.

From The Wall Street Journal

A small child can figure out how to pick up an object, regardless of its shape, size or center of gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal