🧭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.

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

stabilizer, rotor, spinner, compass, instrument

Antonyms

instability, imbalance

Collocations

gyroscope sensor, gyroscope technology, digital gyroscope, gyroscope system

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