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gyroscope

noun

/ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

stabilizer, rotor, spinner, compass, instrument

instability, imbalance

gyroscope sensor, gyroscope technology, digital gyroscope, gyroscope system

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Courage and strength in facing difficulty or adversity.

The ability to make quick and accurate judgments.

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something

a flat surface on which images or data are displayed