Definition

A device that uses a spinning gyroscope to help keep a ship or airplane stable and reduce side-to-side movement.

Example

The gyrostabilizer helped the ship maintain a steady course even in rough waters.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a gyrostabilizer?

Yeah, I think it's used in ships and airplanes, right?

Exactly! It helps reduce the side-to-side rolling while they move.

That's pretty cool! I didn't know it worked like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gyrostabilizer → It is formed from "gyro-" (from Greek "gyros", meaning circle or rotation) and "stabilizer" (from Latin "stabilis", meaning stable or fixed). The word refers to a device that stabilizes by using rotational motion.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gyro-' meaning 'rotation' and 'stabilizer' meaning something that keeps things steady. This helps you remember that a gyrostabilizer is a device that keeps things stable through rotation.

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