- rotating wheel gyroscope
- гироскоп с вращающейся массой
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь. 2001.
Gyroscope — Gy ro*scope (j[imac] r[ o]*sk[=o]p), n. [Gr. gy^ros ring, circle + scope.] 1. A rotating wheel, mounted in a ring or rings, for illustrating the dynamics of rotating bodies, the composition of rotations, etc. It was devised by Professor W. R.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gyroscope — heavy rotating wheel with an axis free to turn in any direction, 1856, invented and named in French 1852 by Foucault, from Gk. gyros circle (see GYRE (Cf. gyre)) + skopos watcher (see SCOPE (Cf. scope) (1)), because the device demonstrates that… … Etymology dictionary
gyroscope — gyroscopic /juy reuh skop ik/, adj. gyroscopically, adv. /juy reuh skohp /, n. an apparatus consisting of a rotating wheel so mounted that its axis can turn freely in certain or all directions, and capable of maintaining the same absolute… … Universalium
gyroscope — /ˈdʒaɪrəskoʊp / (say juyruhskohp) noun an apparatus consisting of a rotating wheel so mounted that its axis can turn freely in certain or all directions, and capable of maintaining the same absolute direction in space in spite of movements of the …
rotating mechanism — noun a mechanism that rotates • Hypernyms: ↑mechanism • Hyponyms: ↑blade, ↑vane, ↑cam, ↑circle, ↑round, ↑Ferris wheel, ↑gyroscope, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
gyroscope — gy·ro·scope || dÊ’aɪrÉ™skəʊp n. device containing a rotating wheel attached to a stable axis which allows the wheel to maintain its absolute direction regardless of the movement of surrounding parts (used in navigational instruments) … English contemporary dictionary
gyroscope — gy•ro•scope [[t]ˈdʒaɪ rəˌskoʊp[/t]] n. mec an apparatus consisting of a rotating wheel so mounted that its axis can turn freely in certain or all directions, capable of maintaining the same absolute direction in space in spite of movements of the … From formal English to slang
gyroscope — n. a rotating wheel whose axis is free to turn but maintains a fixed direction unless perturbed, esp. used for stabilization or with the compass in an aircraft, ship, etc. Derivatives: gyroscopic adj. gyroscopically adv. Etymology: F (as GYRO ,… … Useful english dictionary
Gyroscope — A gyroscope is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum [ [http://demonstrations.wolfram.com/Gyroscope/ Gyroscope] by Sándor Kabai, The Wolfram Demonstrations Project.] [… … Wikipedia
Wheel — A wheel is a circular device that is capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation whilst supporting a load (mass), or performing labour in machines. A wheel, together with an axle overcomes friction by facilitating… … Wikipedia
gyroscope — n. solid wheel rotating in a ring, with its axis free to turn; such apparatus with its axis fixed and acting as compass, stabilizer, etc. ♦ gyroscopic, a … Dictionary of difficult words