Gyroscope: meaning, definitions and examples
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gyroscope
[ หdสaษชrษหskoสp ]
mechanical device
A gyroscope is a device used for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum. It typically consists of a spinning wheel or disc mounted on a base that allows it to rotate freely in any direction. Gyroscopes are commonly used in navigation systems, stabilizers, and motion sensors.
Synonyms
gyro, gyrocompass, gyrostabilizer
Examples of usage
- The gyroscope in the airplane helped maintain stability during turbulent weather conditions.
- The gyroscope in the drone allowed for precise control and maneuvering.
Translations
Translations of the word "gyroscope" in other languages:
๐ต๐น giroscรณpio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฐเฅเคธเฅเคเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Gyroskop
๐ฎ๐ฉ giroskop
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะพัะบะพะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผyroskop
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใคใญในใณใผใ
๐ซ๐ท gyroscope
๐ช๐ธ giroscopio
๐น๐ท jiroskop
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ด๋ก์ค์ฝํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฑูุณููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ gyroskop
๐ธ๐ฐ gyroskop
๐จ๐ณ ้่บไปช
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพiroskop
๐ฎ๐ธ gรญrรณscope
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธัะพัะบะพะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ giroskop
๐ฒ๐ฝ giroscopio
Word origin
The word 'gyroscope' is derived from the Greek words 'gyro' (meaning 'circle' or 'rotation') and 'skopein' (meaning 'to see' or 'to watch'). The concept of gyroscopes dates back to ancient times, with early versions used in navigation and astronomy. The modern gyroscope, as we know it today, was developed in the 19th century and has since become an essential tool in various technological applications.
See also: gyro, gyrocompass.