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noun
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
To swivel, move on an axis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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noun
an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget
History
Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.
Across languages
17 source translations are retained for this English entry.
