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.
OTHER WORDS FROM gyrostatics
gy·ro·stat·ic, adjective gy·ro·stat·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby gyrostatics
gyrospasm,
gyrostabilized,
gyrostabilizer,
gyrostat,
gyrostatic,
gyrostatics,
gyrovague,
gyrus,
gyrus fornicatus,
gysgt,
gyttja
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