Definition of gimbal Gimbal

We found 4 definitions of gimbal from 4 different sources.

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What does gimbal mean?

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Noun

Plural: gimbals

gimbal - an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips
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  • gimbal (Noun)
    A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • gimbal (n.)
    Alt. of Gimbals

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • gimbal
    gim′bal, n. a contrivance for suspending the mariner's compass, so as to keep it always horizontal. [Through Fr. from L. gemelli, twins.]

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