gyroscope

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Synonyms: pyroscope, horoscope, hygroscope, baroscope, hydroscope, gyroscopic, aeroscope, myrioscope, gyroscopes, auroscope, gasoscope

Antonyms: pyroscope, horoscope, hygroscope, baroscope, hydroscope, gyroscopic, aeroscope, myrioscope, gyroscopes, auroscope, gasoscope

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Noun

1. An apparatus composed of a wheel which spins inside of a frame ([[gimbal]]) and causes the balancing of the frame in any direction or position. In the form of a [[gyroscopic stabilizer]], used to help keep aircraft and ships steady.

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