| center of pressure [`sen·tǝr ǝv `presh·ǝr] AEROSPACE ENGINEERING The point in the chord of an airfoil section which is at the intersection of the chord (prolonged if necessary) and the line of action of the combined air forces (resultant air force). FLUID MECHANICS For a body immersed in a fluid, the point through which the resultant of the forces on the surface of the body due to hydrostatic pressure acts. |