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[‘sentə ,ov'grævɪtɪ]
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| gen. |
Schwerpunkt m |
| agric. |
Gewichtsschwerpunkt m; Massenmittelpunkt m |
| phys. |
Schwerezentrum n; Schwerkraftzentrum n |
| tech. |
Geschwindigkeitsschwerpunkt m |
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| English thesaurus |
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center of gravity [‘sentə ,ov'grævɪtɪ]
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| abbr., met. |
eg |
| abbr., mining. |
c.g. |
| mil., logist. |
The characteristics, capabilities or localities from which a nation, an alliance, a military force or other grouping derives its freedom of action, physical strength or will to fight. (FRA) |
| railw., abbr. |
c. |
| USA |
The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act (JP 5-0) see also decisive point |