gimbal (redirected from gimbaling)

gim·bal  (gmbl, jm-) n. A device consisting of two rings mounted on axes at right angles to each other so that an object, such as a ship's compass, will remain suspended in a horizontal plane between them regardless of any motion of its support. Often used in the plural. Also called gimbal ring. tr.v. gim·baled or gim·balled, gim·bal·ing or gim·bal·ling, gim·bals To supply with or support on gimbals. [Alteration of obsolete gemel, double ring; see gimmal.]

gimbal supporting a two-degrees-of-freedom gyroscope

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gimbal - an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips appliance, contraption, contrivance, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, convenience - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job