Gimbal

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdʒɪmbÉ™l/, /ˈɡɪmbÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -ɪmbÉ™l

Origin

Alteration of gemel, from Old French jumel ("twin") (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus

Full definition of gimbal

Noun

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