Meaning & use
gyroscope
A device with a spinning wheel or disc that maintains its orientation and is used to measure or stabilize motion.
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The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope to detect direction changes.
Smartphones use a tiny gyroscope to detect rotation for certain gaming apps.
A note on using this word
Used widely in navigation, robotics, and consumer electronics to sense orientation and motion.
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