The meaning of Gyrostat and additional information.

Gyrostat(n.) A modification of the gyroscope, consisting essentially of a fly wheel fixed inside a rigid case to which is attached a thin flange of metal for supporting the instrument. It is used in studying the dynamics of rotating bodies.

Gyrostatic(a.) Of or pertaining to the gyrostat or to gyrostatics.

Gyrostatics(n.) The doctrine or theory of the gyrostat, or of the phenomena of rotating bodies.