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gyrostabilizer

[ ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈsteɪbɪlaɪzə ]

Noun

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in technology

A gyrostabilizer is a device used to stabilize or maintain the orientation of an object. It works by using gyroscopes to detect any deviations from the desired position and applying corrective forces to counteract them.

Synonyms

gyroscopic stabilizer, orientation stabilizer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
gyrostabilizer	Utilize in contexts involving aviation, marine, or transportation to describe devices used to maintain balance and stability by using gyroscopes. The gyrostabilizer in the drone helped maintain its position during strong winds. Modern yachts now come equipped with a gyrostabilizer to improve stability in rough waters.
gyroscopic stabilizer	Best suited for technical discussions or descriptions involving the specific mechanism of stability provided by a gyroscope. The gyroscopic stabilizer reduces the effects of turbulent motion in aircraft. With advancements in technology, gyroscopic stabilizers are becoming more efficient and compact.
orientation stabilizer	Commonly used in a general context to refer to devices that help maintain the correct orientation of an object, not necessarily using a gyroscope. Orientation stabilizers ensure that satellites remain correctly positioned in space. The engineers tested the orientation stabilizer of the robotic arm to ensure it functioned properly.

Word

Description / Examples

gyrostabilizer

Utilize in contexts involving aviation, marine, or transportation to describe devices used to maintain balance and stability by using gyroscopes.

The gyrostabilizer in the drone helped maintain its position during strong winds.
Modern yachts now come equipped with a gyrostabilizer to improve stability in rough waters.

gyroscopic stabilizer

Best suited for technical discussions or descriptions involving the specific mechanism of stability provided by a gyroscope.

The gyroscopic stabilizer reduces the effects of turbulent motion in aircraft.
With advancements in technology, gyroscopic stabilizers are becoming more efficient and compact.

orientation stabilizer

Commonly used in a general context to refer to devices that help maintain the correct orientation of an object, not necessarily using a gyroscope.

Orientation stabilizers ensure that satellites remain correctly positioned in space.
The engineers tested the orientation stabilizer of the robotic arm to ensure it functioned properly.

Examples of usage

The gyrostabilizer on the camera drone helped capture steady footage even in windy conditions.
This ship is equipped with a gyrostabilizer to reduce the rolling motion caused by waves.

Translations

Translations of the word "gyrostabilizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 giros estabilizador

🇮🇳 गायरोस्टेबलाइज़र

🇩🇪 Kreiselstabilisator

🇮🇩 giroskop stabilisator

🇺🇦 гіростабілізатор

🇵🇱 żyrostabilizator

🇯🇵 ジャイロスタビライザー (jairo sutabiraizā)

🇫🇷 gyrostabilisateur

🇪🇸 giroscopio estabilizador

🇹🇷 jairostabilizör

🇰🇷 자이로 안정기 (jairo anjeonggi)

🇸🇦 مثبت الدوران

🇨🇿 gyrostabilizátor

🇸🇰 gyrostabilizátor

🇨🇳 陀螺稳定器 (tuóluó wěndìng qì)

🇸🇮 žiro stabilizator

🇮🇸 gíróstöðugleiki

🇰🇿 гиростабилизатор

🇬🇪 გიროსტაბილიზატორი (girost'abilizatori)

🇦🇿 girostabilizator

🇲🇽 giroscopio estabilizador

Etymology

The term 'gyrostabilizer' originates from the combination of 'gyro,' referring to gyroscopes, and 'stabilizer,' indicating its function to stabilize. It first appeared in the mid-20th century with the development of stabilization technology in various industries such as aerospace, maritime, and photography.