gim·mal I. \ˈgiməl, ˈji-\noun (-s) Etymology: alteration of gemel (I) 1.gimmalsplural: joined work (as clockwork) whose parts move within each other 2.orgimmal ring: a pair or series of interlocked rings II. adjective alsogim·maled\-ld\ : made or consisting of gimmals or interlocked rings or links