noun

gyroscope

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noun

A spinning device that resists changes to its orientation, used to keep vehicles or instruments stable.

"The ship's navigation system relies on a gyroscope to stay level."

How to Use Gyroscope

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In plain EnglishA spinning device used to sense or maintain orientation, found in phones, planes, and ships.

gyroscopes plural

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The ship's navigation system relies on a _____ to stay level.

Coined in 1852 by physicist Léon Foucault from Greek gyros ("circle") and skopos ("watcher").

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