HyperDic: gyrostabiliser

English > 1 sense of the word gyrostabiliser:
NOUNartifactgyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizera stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis
English > gyrostabiliser: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane.
Synonymgyrostabilizer
Part ofshipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
Partsgyroscope, gyrorotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
Broaderstabilizer, stabiliserA device for making something stable
Spanishgyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer
Catalangyrostabiliser, gyrostabilizer

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