gyrocompass en · NOUN
Etymology
From gyro- + compass.
Meanings
- A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gyrocompasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gyro compass | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
gyroscopic compass · gyroscope compass
Translations (11)
ja ジャイロコンパス (north-seeking gyroscope) · fi hyrräkompassi (north-seeking gyroscope) · uk гірокомпас (north-seeking gyroscope) · cs gyrokompas (north-seeking gyroscope) · es girocompás (north-seeking gyroscope) · sv gyrokompass (north-seeking gyroscope) · cmn 陀螺羅經 /陀螺罗经 (north-seeking gyroscope) · bg жирокомпас (north-seeking gyroscope) · ru гироко́мпас (north-seeking gyroscope) · fr gyrocompas (north-seeking gyroscope) · el γυροσκοπική πυξίδα (north-seeking gyroscope)