gy·ro·scope
 gyroscope
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- pronunciation:
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skop
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noun |
| definition: |
an instrument with a turning wheel, mounted on an axis that can turn in any direction. When the axis turns, the wheel stays level. Gyroscopes are used to help keep ships and airplanes on course.
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| derivations: |
gyroscopic (adj.), gyroscopically (adv.), gyroscopics (n.) |
The word gyroscope
contains the following parts:
gyr, gyro
Greek
root
that means
circle
Example words:
scop, -scope, -scopy
Greek
root
that means
to view, to observe
Example words: