Gyroscope Definition

jīrə-skōp
gyroscopes
noun
gyroscopes
A wheel mounted in a set of rings so that its axis of rotation is free to turn in any direction: when the wheel is spun rapidly, it will keep the original direction of its rotation axis no matter which way the ring is turned: gyroscopes are used in gyrocompasses and to keep moving ships, airplanes, etc. level.
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gyroscope
Plural:
gyroscopes

Origin of Gyroscope

  • gyro- +‎ -scope, from French coined in 1856 by physicist Leon Foucault, from Ancient Greek γῦρος (guros, “circle”) and σκοπός (skopos, “watcher”).

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