NOUN | artifact | gyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer | a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis |
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Meaning | A stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane. | |
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Synonym | gyrostabilizer | |
Part of | ship | A vessel that carries passengers or freight |
Parts | gyroscope, gyro | rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction |
Broader | stabilizer, stabiliser | A device for making something stable |
Spanish | gyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer | |
Catalan | gyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer |
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