centre of gravity
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Krishna accepts he is entering his final playing years, even if physically he still has the same muscular build and low centre of gravity that have made him a robust but agile forward.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
It can also register their approximate weight as well as their centre of gravity.
From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2023
At 5ft 7in, he has a low centre of gravity and can adopt an aerodynamically advantageous position on the bike during powerful bursts of speed.
From BBC • May 22, 2023
Guillaume guides my every move, barking instructions on how to balance my centre of gravity and ensure the ice picks grip securely, and finally I top out onto safe ground.
From National Geographic • Apr. 16, 2023
The geometrical centre of the globe and its centre of gravity were, he asserted, one and the same.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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