Clues for the word "GYROSCOPE"

We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 6 times in crosswords. It was last seen in I Swear Crossword crossword on December 24, 2010.

Definition of gyroscope

n. - 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.
n. - 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.

Referring Clues

Rocket part
Spaceship stabilizer
Device with a rotating wheel
Device with spinning disc that retains its orientation
Device containing a spinning disc that maintains its orientation
Although in a spin, I provide stability
Rotating device

Last Seen In

I Swear Crossword - December 24, 2010
Universal - May 21, 2010
Guardian Cryptic - May 06, 2008
Guardian Quick - January 29, 2008
Guardian Quick - August 06, 2007
New York Times - August 08, 2002