gimbaled

gimbala gyroscope with two gimbals

gim·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.

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[Alteration of obsolete gemel, double ring; see gimmal.]

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Adj.

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gimbaled - supported on gimbals and remaining steady or level when the base tipssupported - held up or having the weight borne especially from below; "supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends"