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gimbal
 gimbala gyroscope with two gimbalsgim·bal G0127400 (gĭm′bəl, jĭm′-)n.1. A rigid frame or ring in which an object is supported by pivots. Two such rings mounted concentrically on axes at right angles to each other allow an object such as a ship's compass to remain suspended in a horizontal plane between them regardless of any motion of its support.2. often gimbals A device consisting of gimbals.tr.v. gim·baled, gim·bal·ing, gim·bals or gim·balled or gim·bal·ling To supply with or support on gimbals.
[Alteration of obsolete gemel, double ring; see gimmal.]gimbal (ˈdʒɪmbəl) vb (tr) , gimbals, gimballing or gimballedto support on gimbalsThesaurus| Noun | 1. | gimbal - an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tipsappliance, contraption, contrivance, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, convenience - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job |
Translationsgimbal
gimbal[′gim·bəl] (engineering) A device with two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation, thus giving free angular movement in two directions, on which an engine or other object may be mounted. In a gyro, a support which provides the spin axis with a degree of freedom. To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments. To mount something on a gimbal. gimbal ii. In a gyro, a support that provides the spin axis with a degree of rotational freedom. Gyros can be mounted in single or double gimbals.i. A device with two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation, thus giving free angular movement in two directions.
iii. To mount something on a gimbal.gimbal
Words related to gimbalnoun an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tipsRelated Words- appliance
- contraption
- contrivance
- gadget
- gismo
- gizmo
- widget
- convenience
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