Difference between Gyrocompass and Compass

What is the difference between Gyrocompass and Compass?

Gyrocompass as a noun is a north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation. while Compass as a noun is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

Gyrocompass

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A north-seeking form of gyroscope used as a directional reference in navigation.

Compass

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a circuit; round about.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).A pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper).The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.A space within limits; area.scope

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.To go about or round entirely; to traverse.To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.To plot; to scheme (against someone).

We hope you now know whether to use Gyrocompass or Compass in your sentence.

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