English Explanatory Dictionary

gyrocompass

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
verb
  1. To use a gyrocompass.

Word forms

gyrocompass gyrocompasses gyro compass gyrocompassing gyrocompassed

Etymology

From gyro- + compass.

Synonyms

gyroscopic compass gyroscope compass

Related words

gyromagnetic compass artificial horizon inertial navigation system
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