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Meaning of 'gyrostat' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gyrostat [ n.]
- A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.

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gyracanthus gyral gyrant gyrate gyrated gyrating gyration gyratory gyre gyreful

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