gyroscope

Noun
  1. Rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction (synset 103478350)
    is a type of: rotating mechanism - a mechanism that rotates
    is a part of:
    • gyrocompass - a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
    • gyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer - a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane
    same as: gyro

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