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Meaning of gimbal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gimbal

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒɪmbəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.

verb

Definitions

  1. To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.

  2. To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.

  3. To swivel, move on an axis.