gimbal

gim·bals

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jim-buh lz, gim-]
- /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/
- /ɡˈɪmbəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jim-buh lz, gim-]
- /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/

Definitions of gimbal word

noun gimbal Sometimes, gimbal. a contrivance, consisting of a ring or base on an axis, that permits an object, as a ship's compass, mounted in or on it to tilt freely in any direction, in effect suspending the object so that it will remain horizontal even when its support is tipped. 1
noun gimbal A mechanism, typically consisting of rings pivoted at right angles, for keeping an instrument such as a compass or chronometer horizontal in a moving vessel or aircraft. 1
verb gimbal to support on gimbals 0
noun gimbal a device consisting of a pivoted ring or rings capable of swinging freely while mounted to a fixed frame, used as to hold a ship's gyroscope level despite any pitch, roll, or yaw 0
verb transitive gimbal to attach to or mount on a gimbal 0
noun gimbal A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped. 0

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Origin of gimbal

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80; alteration of gimmal

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Parts of speech for Gimbal

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gimbal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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