gyroscope
Pronunciation: [ˈjaɪərəˌskoʊp]
Word
Context: "science and technology"
(noun) a device that spins around to show which way is up or down. It helps people know how to balance and stay steady, like when you're on a roller coaster or flying in an airplane.
Example
The pilot used a gyroscope to help keep the plane level when flying through clouds.
Example
Without a gyroscope, the drone crashed because it couldn't balance correctly.
Example
How does a gyroscope help in navigation?
Context: "toys and games"
(noun) a spinning toy that stays upright as it turns. It can spin for a long time if you give it a good push, and it's fun to watch how it moves.
Example
The child was amazed at how long the gyroscope could spin without falling over.
Example
The old gyroscope would not spin because it was broken.
Example
Have you ever tried to make a gyroscope spin?
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