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gyrostabilizer
(gyro|sta¦bil|izer)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒʌɪrəʊˌsteɪbɪlʌɪzə/
(also
gyrostabiliser
)
noun
a gyroscopic device for maintaining the equilibrium of something such as a ship, aircraft, or platform.
Derivatives
gyrostabilized
adjective
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