gyroscope

/'gaiərəskoup/

Thân thiện

A child holds a gyroscope and watches it spin on a table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device for measuring or maintaining orientation: A gyroscope is a rotating mechanism, typically in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel or disk, that resists changes to its orientation due to the conservation of angular momentum.

Usage

• A gyroscope is used to provide stability or measure rotational motion.
• It is a key component in navigation systems, stabilizers, and various instruments.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ship's navigation system relies on a precision gyroscope.
  • Smartphones contain tiny gyroscopes to detect screen rotation.

Advanced Usage

• "to act as a gyroscope": To provide stability or a steadying influence in a changing situation.
  • In times of crisis, her calm demeanor acted as a gyroscope for the team.

Variants and Related Words

• Gyroscopic (adj): Relating to or having the properties of a gyroscope.
  • The device uses gyroscopic stabilization to remain upright.

Synonyms

• Stabilizer: A device used to maintain equilibrium.
• Inertial navigator: A system that uses gyroscopes and accelerometers for navigation.

Related Phrases

• Gyroscope effect: The phenomenon where a spinning object resists changes to its axis of rotation.
  • The gyroscope effect is what keeps a rolling bicycle stable.

Học thuật

Noun

1. rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gyro