noun
- plural of metacenter: the point where a vertical line through the center of buoyancy of a floating body intersects the centerline of the body when the body is tilted
Usage: nautical; naval architecture
Examples
- The ship’s stability depends on the positions of its metacenters.
- Naval architects calculate metacenters to ensure proper vessel design.
- The metacenters shift as the ship’s loading configuration changes.
- Engineers must consider metacenters when designing floating platforms.
- The height of metacenters above the center of gravity determines stability.
- Multiple metacenters exist for different axes of rotation in ship design.