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gyroscope

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gyroscope /ˈʤaɪrəˌskoʊp/ noun
plural gyroscopes
gyroscope
/ˈʤaɪrəˌskoʊp/
noun
plural gyroscopes
Britannica Dictionary definition of GYROSCOPE
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: a wheel that spins quickly and is held in a frame that allows it to tilt in any direction
◊ Gyroscopes are used in steering devices on ships, airplanes, etc., and in other instruments. Some gyroscopes are used as toys.

— gyroscopic

/ˌʤaɪrəˈskɑːpɪk/ adjective