Hypernym

noun

a mechanism that rotates

Pertainym (pertains to noun)

adjective

having the characteristics of a gyroscope

Part_meronym

noun

a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead

noun

a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane

gyroscope 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

Synonyms

gyro 2
rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction

Derivationally related form

adjective

having the characteristics of a gyroscope

Part_holonym

noun

a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead

noun

a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane