Gyrocompass: meaning, definitions and examples
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gyrocompass
[ ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkʌmpəs ]
navigation
A gyrocompass is a type of non-magnetic compass which is based on a fast-spinning disc and the rotation of the Earth to find true north. It is used in ships, aircraft, and submarines for navigation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gyrocompass helped the ship maintain an accurate course even in rough seas.
- Due to its stability, the gyrocompass is preferred over magnetic compasses for navigation.
Translations
Translations of the word "gyrocompass" in other languages:
🇵🇹 giroscópio
🇮🇳 जाइरो कंपास
🇩🇪 Kreiselkompass
🇮🇩 giroskop kompas
🇺🇦 гірокомпас
🇵🇱 żyrokompas
🇯🇵 ジャイロコンパス
🇫🇷 gyrocompas
🇪🇸 giroscopio
🇹🇷 jirekompas
🇰🇷 자이로컴퍼스
🇸🇦 جيروكومباس
🇨🇿 gyroskopický kompas
🇸🇰 gyroskopický kompas
🇨🇳 陀螺罗盘
🇸🇮 žiroskopski kompas
🇮🇸 gíróáttak
🇰🇿 гирокомпас
🇬🇪 გიროკომპასი
🇦🇿 gyroskop
🇲🇽 giroscopio
Word origin
The concept of the gyrocompass dates back to ancient times when the Chinese used a form of this technology for navigation. However, the modern gyrocompass as we know it was developed in the early 20th century. It revolutionized navigation by providing a more reliable and accurate method for determining direction, especially in situations where magnetic compasses were unreliable.