English Explanatory Dictionary

gyro

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gyroscope.
  2. A gyrocompass.
  3. An autogyro.
  4. Synonym of detangler.
  5. Ellipsis of gyro controls or gyro aiming.
noun
  1. A style of Greek sandwich commonly filled with grilled meat, tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gyro (scope).wav /ˈd͡ʒaɪ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ /ˈjɪɹoʊ/ /ˈʒɪɹoʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒaɪɹoʊ/ Yeero.wav Yirro.wav Zheero.wav "Gyro" proscribed pronunciation.wav

Word forms

gyro gyros giro giros yiros yero

Etymology

Originally a shortening of gyroscope.

Synonyms

detangler

Related words

kebab doner kebab shawarma shoarma shwarma souvlaki

Derived words

directional gyro electrogyro gravogyro gyro compass
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