GYROPIGEON; GYRO-PIGEON
Gy"ro*pi"geon, n. Etym: [L. gyrare to revolve + E. pigeon.]
Defn: A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches. Knight.
GYROSCOPE
Gy"ro*scope, n. Etym: [Gr. -scope.]
1. A rotating wheel, mounted in a ring or rings, for illustrating the dynamics of rotating bodies, the composition of rotations, etc. It was devised by Professor W. R. Johnson, in 1832, by whom it was called the rotascope.
2. A form of the above apparatus, invented by M. Foucault, mounted so delicately as to render visible the rotation of the earth, through the tendency of the rotating wheel to preserve a constant plane of rotation, independently of the earth's motion.
GYROSCOPIC
Gy"ro*scop"ic, a.
Defn: Pertaining to the gyroscope; resembling the motion of the gyroscope.
GYROSE
Gy"rose", a. Etym: [See Gyre.] (Bot.)
Defn: Turned round like a crook, or bent to and fro. Loudon.
GYROSTAT
Gy"ro*stat, n. Etym: [Gr. (Physics)