gyroscope

• Instrument composé d'une roue ou d'un rotor en rotation rapide qui maintient son axe d'orientation fixe indépendamment des mouvements de son support, utilisé pour la navigation, la stabilisation et la mesure de la vitesse angulaire.

A device consisting of a spinning wheel or rotor that maintains its orientation regardless of the movement of its mounting, used for navigation, stabilization, and measurement of angular velocity.

1. Spinning wheel deviceC1formalscientific

   A device consisting of a spinning wheel or rotor that maintains its orientation regardless of the movement of its mount, used for navigation or stabilization.

   Gyroscope

   • The gyroscope in the aircraft helps maintain stable flight.
   • Smartphones use a tiny gyroscope to detect screen orientation.
   • The ship's gyroscope kept it on course during the storm.

   Synonymesgyro

2. Sensor for angular velocityB2formaltechnical

   A sensor that measures or maintains orientation and angular velocity, commonly used in electronic devices.

   Capteur de vitesse angulaire

   • The gyroscope in the drone allows it to hover steadily.
   • Video game controllers use gyroscopes for motion sensing.
   • The robot's gyroscope helps it balance on two wheels.

   Synonymesgyro