gyroscope Meaning & Definition
What Does Gyroscope Mean?
As a noun, gyroscope means 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.
Word Facts for Gyroscope
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹəˌskəʊp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | gyro |
| Plural | gyroscopes |
Gyroscope Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Synonyms of Gyroscope
Gyroscope synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gyroscope
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Gyroscope in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gyroscope (plural gyroscopes)
Words That Rhyme With Gyroscope
Origin of Gyroscope
Borrowed from French gyroscope, coined in 1852 by physicist Leon Foucault, equivalent to gyro- + -scope, from Ancient Greek γῦρος (gûros, “circle”) and σκοπός (skopós, “watcher”).
Pronouncing Gyroscope
Gyroscope is pronounced //ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹəˌskəʊp// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Gyroscope
What part of speech is gyroscope?
Gyroscope is a noun.
What is another word for gyroscope?
You can replace gyroscope with words such as gyro. See the full list of gyroscope synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gyroscope?
The plural of gyroscope is gyroscopes.