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- [jim-buh lz, gim-]
- /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/
- /ˈdʒɪm.bl̩z/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jim-buh lz, gim-]
- /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/
Definitions of gimbals word
- noun gimbals 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 gimbals Plural form of gimbal. 1
- noun plural gimbals a device, consisting of two or three pivoted rings at right angles to each other, that provides free suspension in all planes for an object such as a gyroscope, compass, chronometer, etc 0
- noun gimbals plural of gimbal. 0
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Origin of gimbals
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 Gimbals
noun
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gimbals 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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