Synonyms for gyroscope
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 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.
Related words
- Phrases
- gyroscope compass
Forms
- Plural
- gyroscopes → gyros…
Example sentences
- gyro The device has a gyro motor.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gyroscope | falling | |
| gyro | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- gyro2
- 5 letters
- yiros
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gyro2 = 2 syllables).