gyrostat
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A gyrostat consists of a disk or wheel with a massive rim, which revolves within a case or framework, by which the whole arrangement can be moved about, or supported, without interfering with the wheel.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray
If, however, he turns round the other way, the gyrostat immediately turns on its pivots so as to point the other end of the axis up.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray
The gyrostat is now replaced on its pivots in the frame, with its axis vertical, and moved about as it was before.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray
What's the matter with my home-made gyrostat and anemometer?
From Darkness and Dawn by George Allan England
But now remove the gyrostat from the frame, and set the wheel in rotation.
From Lord Kelvin An account of his scientific life and work by Andrew Gray
