ALL meanings of gimbal
gim·bals
G g - 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
- verb gimbal to use a gimbal. 0