Gimbal Definition
gĭmbəl, jĭm-
gimbal, gimballed, gimbals
noun
A device consisting of a pivoted ring or rings capable of swinging freely while mounted on a fixed frame, used as to hold a ship's compass, pelorus, etc. level despite any pitch, roll, or yaw.
Webster's New World
A device consisting of gimbals.
American Heritage
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verb
To attach to or mount on a gimbal.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Gimbal
Noun
Singular:
gimbal
Plural:
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