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