ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gyroscope

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹəˌskəʊp/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gyroscope is a noun meaning An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

Meaning

An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame (gimbal) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a gyroscopic stabilizer, used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

Example Sentences

Working with NR, ScotRail and Porterbrook, Perpetuum has fitted sensors with gyroscopes and accelerometers to trains that are already in passenger service.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stabilizer, rolleron, gyrator, cartwheel, whirlgig, yawmeter.

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