gyroscope

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French gyroscope derived from Ancient Greek γῦρος (circle, ring).

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Ancient Greek

γῦρος

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circle, ring

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円

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