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gyroscope

[jahy-ruh-skohp] / ˈdʒaɪ rəˌskoʊp /
NOUN
gyro
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Because the flywheel operates as a gyroscope, its behavior can be adjusted to capture energy efficiently across a wide range of wave frequencies rather than being limited to a narrow band.

From Science Daily

This time, a human gyroscope leads the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies in China typically provide dual-use technologies that improve the precision of Iran’s projectiles, such as spectrometers, gyroscopes and other measurement devices, said Ben Taleblu.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another serious setback occurred in November and December 1998, when its stabilizing gyroscopes failed.

From Science Daily

The units were tested against a high-end inertial navigation system—which estimates position by using gyroscopes and accelerometers.

From The Wall Street Journal