n05866822
type | n |
lex_filenum | 09 |
def | (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side |
def | the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | intersection, intersection point, point of intersection |
Domain of synset - TOPIC | shipbuilding, ship building |
Derivationally related form | metacenter → metacentric |
Incoming links | |
Derivationally related form | metacentric → metacenter |
Pertainym (pertains to noun) | metacentric → metacenter |
Member of this domain - TOPIC | shipbuilding, ship building |
Hyponym | intersection, intersection point, point of intersection |
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