Definitions for gyrocompass

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gyrocompass gy·ro·com·pass

Spelling: [jahy-roh-kuhm-puh s]

IPA: /ˈdʒaɪ roʊˌkʌm pəs/

Gyrocompass is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 670 anagrams from letters in gyrocompass (acgmooprssy).

Definitions for gyrocompass

noun

1. a navigational compass containing a gyroscope rotor, that, when adjusted for the latitude and speed of the vessel or aircraft, indicates the direction of true north along the surface of the earth or communicates this information to one or more gyro repeaters.

Origin of gyrocompass

First recorded in 1905-10; gyro(scope) + compass