gyrocompass

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Noun gyrocompass has 1 sense

gyrocompass - a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead
--₁ is a kind of compass
--₁ has parts: gyroscope, gyro

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Gyrocompass

Noun:

A gyroscopic instrument used for navigation that points to true north by utilizing the rotation of the Earth.

Example Sentence:

The ship's gyrocompass ensured accurate navigation even in rough seas.

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