gimbal.
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
Meaning & usage
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.
To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
To swivel, move on an axis.
Where this word comes from
Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.
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