A device using a rapidly spinning gyroscope to automatically maintain stability and balance in ships, aircraft, or other vehicles.
From gyro- (Greek gyros 'circle') and stabilizer (from Latin stabilis 'steady'). This compound term emerged in early 20th-century engineering when gyroscopes were adapted for practical navigation and control.
The first gyrostabilizers transformed naval warfare—they let massive battleships stay level even in rough seas, which meant guns stayed accurate; today's similar technology keeps drones and satellites steady.
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