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gy⋅ro⋅scope
[jahy-ruh-skohp] 
rəˌskoʊp
–noun
| an apparatus consisting of a rotating wheel so mounted that its axis can turn freely in certain or all directions, and capable of maintaining the same absolute direction in space in spite of movements of the mountings and surrounding parts: used to maintain equilibrium, determine direction, etc. |
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| gy·ro·scope
(jī'rə-skōp') Pronunciation Key
n. A device consisting of a spinning mass, typically a disk or wheel, mounted on a base so that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions and thereby maintain its orientation regardless of any movement of the base. gy'ro·scop'ic (-skŏp'ĭk) adj., gy'ro·scop'i·cal·ly adv. |
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| gyroscopic | |
adjective | |
| having the characteristics of a gyroscope |
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Gyroscopic
Gy"ro*scop"ic\, a. Pertaining to the gyroscope; resembling the motion of the gyroscope.
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