Definition of gyroscope Gyroscope

/ʤajˈɹʌskowˌp/ - [jayruskowp] - gy•ro•scope

We found 7 definitions of gyroscope from 6 different sources.

What does gyroscope mean?

Noun Plural: gyroscopes
gyroscope - rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
		gyro
		rotating mechanism a mechanism that rotates
		gyrocompass a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
		gyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane

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gyroscope (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.

gyroscope (n.)
A rotating wheel, mounted in a ring or rings, for illustrating the dynamics of rotating bodies, the composition of rotations, etc. It was devised by Professor W. R. Johnson, in 1832, by whom it was called the rotascope.
gyroscope (n.)
A form of the above apparatus, invented by M. Foucault, mounted so delicately as to render visible the rotation of the earth, through the tendency of the rotating wheel to preserve a constant plane of rotation, independently of the earth's motion.

gyroscope
A device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum.

gyroscope
jī′ro-skōp, n. an instrument for the exhibition of various properties of rotation, and the composition of rotations.—adj. Gyroscop′ic. [Gr. gyros, a circle, skopein, to see.]