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GYROCOMPASS
gyrocompass
(noun) a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gyrocompass (plural gyrocompasses)
A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.
Synonyms
• gyrscopic compass
• gyroscope compass
Source: Wiktionary
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