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Noun: centre of mass
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: center of mass)
  1. Point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
    "The gymnast maintained perfect balance by keeping her centre of mass over her feet";
    - center of mass [US]

Derived forms: centres of mass

Type of: center [US], centre [Brit, Cdn], midpoint

Encyclopedia: Centre of mass