English dictionary
gyrostat
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.
Source: webster1913