gyrostatics
[ jahy-ruh-stat-iks ]
/ ˌdʒaɪ rəˈstæt ɪks /
noun (used with a singular verb) Mechanics.
the science that deals with the laws of rotating bodies.
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Words nearby gyrostatics
gyrospasm, gyrostabilized, gyrostabilizer, gyrostat, gyrostatic, gyrostatics, gyrovague, gyrus, gyrus fornicatus, gysgt, gyttja
OTHER WORDS FROM gyrostatics
gy·ro·stat·ic, adjectivegy·ro·stat·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for gyrostatic
A cyclic or gyrostatic system is characterized by the following properties.
From this combination remarkable results are achieved, and all gyrostatic effect from the propellers eliminated.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft|VariousThe gyrostatic system (Fig. 2) might have been constituted of two gyrostatic members, but four are shown for symmetry.
British Dictionary definitions for gyrostatic (1 of 2)
gyrostatic
/ (ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈstætɪk) /
adjective
of or concerned with the gyroscope or with gyrostatics
Derived forms of gyrostatic
gyrostatically, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for gyrostatic (2 of 2)
gyrostatics
/ (ˌdʒaɪrəʊˈstætɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular) the science of rotating bodies
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