Associations to the word «Gyrocompass»

Wiktionary

GYROCOMPASS, noun. A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.

Dictionary definition

GYROCOMPASS, noun. A compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead.

Wise words

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