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:
gimbals

Origin of Gimbal

  • Alteration of gemel, from Old French jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus

    From Wiktionary

  • Alteration of obsolete gemel double ring gimmal

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

GGIGIM

Words Ending With

LALBAL

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With G6 Letter Words Ending With L