gyroscopic

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gy·ro·scope (j

-sk

)

A device consisting of a spinning mass, typically a disk or wheel, mounted on a base so that its axis can turn freely in one or more directions and thereby maintain its orientation regardless of any movement of the base.

gyro·scopic (-sk

k) adj.

gyro·scopi·cal·ly adv.

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Adj.

gyroscopic - having the characteristics of a gyroscope

Translations

gyroscopic

adj → gyroskopisch

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