Definitions

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction
  • noun a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread

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Examples

  • I'm sure this is just coincidental, but even the name Gyro Uno seems to mash up the world of Greek food and pizza.

    Slice 2010

  • Gyro aka Gerald Shade Robotnik is a sweet, but shy and insecure boy, beside his father looks

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • Gyro aka Gerald Shade Robotnik is a sweet, but shy and insecure boy, beside his father looks Gyro has only inherited few of his powers, speed and Chaos Control.

    WN.com - Business News 2010

  • The Bogeyman is not big on training aids, mainly because they require some type of training, but I recently came across a remarkable new gadget called The Gyro Swing.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2010

  • The Bogeyman is not big on training aids, mainly because they require some type of training, but I recently came across a remarkable new gadget called The Gyro Swing.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2010

  • (Not really called the Gyro Captain but instead "the Pilot.")

    Ace of Spades HQ 2009

  • And the original Nintendo game where you you could play with a robot … I think it was called Gyro

    Weddingbee 2009

  • (Not really called the Gyro Captain but instead "the Pilot.")

    Ace of Spades HQ 2009

  • ..there is a Middle Eastern restaurant called Gyro King that is a wonder.

    Falafel and Fries sfmike 2006

  • ..there is a Middle Eastern restaurant called Gyro King that is a wonder.

    Archive 2006-09-01 sfmike 2006

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