gyroscope

noun
UK: /ˈdʒaɪrəskəʊp/
US: /ˈdʒaɪrəʊskəʊp/

  1. A device that uses a spinning wheel to keep balance or show direction.

    1. The toy gyroscope spun on the table.
    2. The ship's gyroscope helped to keep it stable during the storm.

  2. An instrument containing a rapidly spinning wheel or circulating beam of light that is used to find direction or keep an aircraft level, especially automatically.

    1. The plane used a gyroscope for navigation.
    2. The sophisticated gyroscope within the drone ensured precise aerial maneuvers.

Synonyms

gyro
gyroscope verb

  1. To navigate or stabilize using a gyroscope.

    1. The robot gyroscoped its way across the floor.
    2. The advanced system gyroscoped the spacecraft, ensuring perfect alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gyroscope" in English means: A device that uses a spinning wheel to keep balance or show direction., An instrument containing a rapidly spinning wheel or circulating beam of light that is used to find direction or keep an aircraft level, especially automatically..

The phonetic transcription of "gyroscope" is /ˈdʒaɪrəskəʊp/ in British English and /ˈdʒaɪrəʊskəʊp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gyroscope": gyro.

Example usage of "gyroscope": "The toy gyroscope spun on the table.". More examples on the page.