centre of lift en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Canada, UK) That point on an aircraft where all the various lifting forces act. If the centre or lift is not coincident with the centre of gravity on the fore/aft axis, the plane will pitch, if not coincident on the lateral axis, it will roll.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| center of lift | US, alternative | lexicographic | |
| centres of lift | Number=Plur | lexicographic |