Definition of Gyrocompass

1. Noun. A compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead.

Generic synonyms: Compass
Terms within: Gyro, Gyroscope

Definition of Gyrocompass

1. Noun. A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gyrocompass

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gyrocompass

gyrocar
gyrocars
gyrocenter
gyrocenters
gyrocentre
gyrocentres
gyrocentroid
gyrocentroids
gyrochrome
gyrochrome cell
gyrochronology
gyrocircle
gyrocircles
gyrocommutative
gyrocopter
gyrocopters
gyrodiagonal
gyrodiagonals
gyrodus
gyrodyne
gyrodynes
gyroelectric
gyroelongated
gyrofield
gyrofluid
gyrofluids
gyrofrequencies

Literary usage of Gyrocompass

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories edited by Jonathan Y. Richmond, Robert W. McKinney (1994)
"gyrocompass: A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a vehicle's or craft's directional reference. Also called a gyroscopic compass. ..."

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