gyrocompass
verbEtymology From gyro- + compass.
1
To use a gyrocompass.
- Related terms
- artificial horizon, inertial navigation system
gyrocompass
nounEtymology From gyro- + compass.
1
A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
- Synonyms
- gyroscopic compass, gyroscope compass
- Related terms
- gyromagnetic compass