gyrocompass

== English == === Alternative forms === gyro compass === Etymology === From gyro- +‎ compass. === Noun === gyrocompass (plural gyrocompasses) A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation. ==== Synonyms ==== gyroscopic compass gyroscope compass ==== Related terms ==== gyromagnetic compass ==== Translations ==== === Verb === gyrocompass (third-person singular simple present gyrocompasses, present participle gyrocompassing, simple past and past participle gyrocompassed) To use a gyrocompass. === See also === artificial horizon inertial navigation system (INS) === Further reading === gyrocompass on Wikipedia.Wikipedia