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Noun: gyro  jI-row
  1. Rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
    "The stability control system in the spacecraft relied on a gyro";
    - gyroscope
     
  2. A Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread
    "They ordered gyros from the street vendor"
Combining form: gyro-
  1. Circle, rotating, relating to a gyroscope

Derived forms: gyros

Type of: rotating mechanism, sandwich, sarnie [Brit, informal]

Part of: gyrocompass, gyrostabiliser [Brit], gyrostabilizer

Encyclopedia: Gyro