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An instrument having a heavy gyroscope whose axis spins in a vertical plane to reduce the side-to-side rolling of a ship or aircraft.

gyrostabilizer, gyrostabiliser [ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzə]

(Transport / Nautical Terms) a gyroscopic device used to stabilize the rolling motion of a ship

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gyrostabilizer - a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane

gyrostabiliser

gyroscope, gyro - rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

stabiliser, stabilizer - a device for making something stable

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