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GYRO

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any directionplay

Synonyms:

gyro; gyroscope

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("gyro" is a kind of...):

rotating mechanism (a mechanism that rotates)

Holonyms ("gyro" is a part of...):

gyrocompass (a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead)

gyrostabiliser; gyrostabilizer (a stabilizer consisting of a heavy gyroscope that spins on a vertical axis; reduces side-to-side rolling of a ship or plane)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita breadplay

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("gyro" is a kind of...):

sandwich (two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them)

Meronyms (parts of "gyro"):

pita; pocket bread (usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling)

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