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gyrocompass

/ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊˌkʌm.pəs/

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noun

/ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊˌkʌm.pəs/C2formaltechnical
  • ruНавигационный прибор, использующий гироскоп для определения истинного севера, независимо от магнитного поля Земли.

A navigational instrument that uses a gyroscope to find true north, independent of the Earth's magnetic field.

  1. Navigation instrumentC1formaltechnical

    A non-magnetic compass that uses a continuously spinning gyroscope to automatically find true north, used primarily in ships and aircraft.

    ruГирокомпас

    • The ship's captain relied on the gyrocompass for accurate navigation in polar regions.
    • Unlike a magnetic compass, a gyrocompass is not affected by nearby metal objects.
    • Modern aircraft are equipped with a gyrocompass as a primary navigation tool.

    Synonymsgyro

Forms
  • gyrocompasses plural form
  • gyrocompasses' possessive plural form
  • gyrocompass's possessive singular form