gyrocompass
/jahy-roh-kuhm-puhs/US // ˈdʒaɪ roʊˌkʌm pəs //UK // (ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌkʌmpəs) //
陀螺仪,陀螺罗盘,陀螺指南针,指南针
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a navigational compass containing a gyroscope rotor, that, when adjusted for the latitude and speed of the vessel or aircraft, indicates the direction of true north along the surface of the earth or communicates this information to one or more gyro repeaters.
Examples
The car was equipped with an electrically operated gyrocompass, of no use to him now.
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