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elmer ambrose sperry

 

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Noun elmer ambrose sperry has 1 sense
  1. Sperry, Elmer Ambrose Sperry - United States engineer and inventor of the gyrocompass (1860-1930)
    --1 is a kind of inventor, discoverer, artificer; engineer, applied scientist, technologist

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Elmer Ambrose Sperry

Noun: Elmer Ambrose Sperry was an American engineer and inventor who is best known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and naval navigation systems.

Example sentence: Elmer Ambrose Sperry revolutionized the maritime industry with his invention of the gyrocompass.

Adjective: Elmer Ambrose Sperry refers to anything related to or associated with the works or inventions of Elmer Ambrose Sperry.

Example sentence: The elmer ambrose sperry gyrocompass system was widely used by navies worldwide during World War II.

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