Metacenter example sentences

Related (1): metacentric

met·a·cen·ter

noun

metacentre (noun) · metacentres (plural noun) · metacenter (noun) · metacenters (plural noun)

- the point of intersection between a vertical line through the center of buoyancy of a floating body such as a ship and a vertical line through the new center of buoyancy when the body is tilted, which must be above the center of gravity to ensure stability.

"Metacenter" Example Sentences

1. The boat listed to port, and the metacenter shifted to the starboard side.
2. She studied the metacenter of the boat's hull to determine its stability.
3. The metacenter of the boat's hull was an important factor in its seaworthiness.
4. His calculations of the metacenter of the boat's hull were correct.
5. The metacenter of the boat was higher than the designers had hoped.
6. The metacenter of the boat was lower than the designers had expected.
7. The metacenter of the boat was affected by the weight of the cargo.
8. The metacenter of the boat was determined by the size of the hull.
9. He examined the metacenter of the boat to evaluate its seaworthiness.
10. The metacenter of the boat shifted as the weight of the cargo changed.
11. The metacenter of the boat had to be taken into account when calculating its stability.
12. He used his calculations of the metacenter of the boat to determine its stability.
13. The metacenter of the boat was higher than the designers had predicted.
14. The metacenter of the boat was lower than the designers had anticipated.
15. The metacenter of the boat was affected by the size of the hull.
16. The metacenter of the boat was an important factor in its buoyancy.
17. The metacenter of the boat had to be taken into consideration when evaluating its seaworthiness.
18. The metacenter of the boat shifted as the size of the hull changed.
19. He used his calculations of the metacenter of the boat to determine its buoyancy.
20. The metacenter of the boat was higher than the designers had foreseen.
21. The metacenter of the boat was lower than the designers had calculated.
22. The metacenter of the boat was affected by the weight of the passengers.
23. The metacenter of the boat was determined by the shape of the hull.
24. He studied the metacenter of the boat to assess its seaworthiness.
25. The metacenter of the boat shifted as the shape of the hull changed.
26. He used his calculations of the metacenter of the boat to determine its stability at sea.
27. The metacenter of the boat was higher than the designers had anticipated.
28. The metacenter of the boat was lower than the designers had forecast.
29. The metacenter of the boat was affected by the weight of the crew.
30. The metacenter of the boat was determined by the size of the keel.
31. He examined the metacenter of the boat to assess its stability.
32. The metacenter of the boat shifted as the size of the keel changed.
33. He used his calculations of the metacenter of the boat to determine its stability in rough waters.
34. The metacenter of the boat was higher than the designers had calculated.
35. The metacenter of the boat was lower than the designers had foreseen.
36. The metacenter of the boat was affected by the weight of the supplies.
37. The metacenter of the boat was determined by the shape of the keel.
38. He studied the metacenter of the boat to evaluate its stability.
39. The metacenter of the boat shifted as the shape of the keel changed.
40. He used his calculations of the metacenter of the boat to determine its buoyancy in heavy seas.

Common Phases

1. Calculating the Metacenter;
2. Estimating the Metacentric Height;
3. Determining the Stability of a Ship;
4. Estimating the Righting Moment;
5. Using the Metacenter to Calculate Displacement.