gimbal-ring

gim·bals-ring

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Transcription

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

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

Definition of gimbal-ring word

noun gimbal-ring 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

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Origin of gimbal-ring

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-ring

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gimbal-ring 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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