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Noun: gyroscope  'jI-ru,skowp
  1. Rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
    - gyro

Derived forms: gyroscopes

Type of: rotating mechanism

Part of: gyrocompass, gyrostabiliser [Brit], gyrostabilizer

Encyclopedia: Gyroscope