Definitions for gimbals

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gimbals gim·bals

Spelling: [jim-buh lz, gim-]

IPA: /ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm-/

Gimbals is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 222 anagrams from letters in gimbals (abgilms).

Definitions for gimbals

noun

1. 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.

Origin of gimbals

First recorded in 1570-80; alteration of gimmal

Examples for gimbals

The lamp over the round table vibrated in its gimbals, but did not swing.

If fitted to a stand, which is supported by gimbals, it will be very convenient.

To effect this they are suspended in gimbals by a brass arm.

The shill led the way to an eight-foot tower mounted on gimbals.

He closed the switch, and the great threaded plug swung gently on its gimbals and began to revolve, swiftly and silently.

When fitted in gimbals, it can be used at sea with much advantage.

We both stepped to the open skylight and peered down through it at the barometer, which hung in gimbals from the fore transom.

He struck a match and lighted a lamp that hung in gimbals on the bulkhead.

When he opened his eyes he looked up and saw a hanging-lamp that creaked on its gimbals as it swayed to the roll of the schooner.

Marine chronometers are supported in their cases or boxes by gimbals.