I. ˈjī(ˌ)rō noun
( -s )
1.
[by shortening]
: gyroscope
2. : any of various devices whose operation depends on a gyroscope: as
a.
[by shortening]
: gyrocompass
b.
[by shortening]
gyrohorizon
II. adjective
: gyroscopic
III. ˈyēˌrō, ˈzhirō, ÷ˈjīˌrō noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Greek gyros turn; from the rotation of the meat on a vertical spit — more at gyre
: a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, and onion on pita bread