Gyrocompass
Gyrocompass noun - A compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead.
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Synonyms for Gyrocompass
Magnetic compass and gyrocompass are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Magnetic compass" with "Gyrocompass", this terms are similar.
Magnetic compass
Magnetic compass noun - Compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north.
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Synonyms for Magnetic compass
Gyrocompass and magnetic compass are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Gyrocompass" with "Magnetic compass", this terms are similar.
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