1. of, relating to, or produced by a gyroscope or the principles of gyroscopic motion
Usage: technical; physics
2. relating to the tendency of a spinning object to maintain its axis of rotation and resist changes in direction
Usage: technical

Examples

• The spacecraft used gyroscopic stabilization to maintain its orientation in space.
• Gyroscopic forces help keep a spinning top upright.
• Modern smartphones contain gyroscopic sensors that detect rotation and tilt.
• The bicycle's wheels exhibit gyroscopic effects that aid in balance.
• Engineers rely on gyroscopic principles to design stable navigation systems.
• The gyroscopic effect of the spinning rotor prevented the aircraft from rolling.