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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
2. 2
   a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To use a gyrocompass.

Synonyms

All synonyms

compassdirection findergyroscope compassgyroscope compassgyroscopic compassgyrscopic compass

Etymology

From gyro- + compass.

Related phrases

artificial horizongyromagnetic compassinertial navigation system

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