GYROSTAT

Etymology

Noun

gyrostat (plural gyrostats)

A gyroscope fixed within a rigid case

Source: Wiktionary


Gy"ro*stat, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physics)

Definition: A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards


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