gimbal noun. ['gɪmb(ǝ)l, 'dʒɪm-] L16.
[Var. of GIMMAL. Cf. GIMMER noun².]
1. = GIMMAL 2. L16-M17.

2. = GEMEL 4. E17-E18.

3. sing. & (usu.) in pl. A contrivance (usu. of rings and pivots) for keeping instruments such as a compass and chronometer horizontal at sea, in the air, etc. L18.

Comb.:
gimbal-ring = sense 3 above.

■ gimballed adjective fitted or equipped with gimbals L19.

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