Gyroscope

usgb/ˈdʒaɪrəskəʊp/
noun

A tool that uses the spinning movement to maintain direction or orientation.

The gyroscope in the phone helps it to understand its position and movement.
Visual representation of "gyroscope" - A tool that uses the spinning movement to maintain direction or orientation

Often appears as...

  • spinning gyroscope
  • gyroscopic stability

Usage tips

Technical

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Visual representation of "gyroscope"
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Technical Device

Used mostly in technical contexts like navigation, robotics, or smartphones.

Illustration for Technical Device
Engineers integrated a gyroscope for advanced navigation capabilities in the vehicle.
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Physical Principle

Refers to a physical principle, which might be briefly explained if relevant in the conversation.

Illustration for Physical Principle
The gyroscope works on the conservation of angular momentum principle.
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Precision Importance

Implies high precision and control, often important in the context it's used.

Illustration for Precision Importance
To stabilize the camera, we need a gyroscope that reacts to movement accurately.
Visual representation of the word "Gyroscope"

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