gimbal

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

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.

Concepts

gimbal

gymbal

balanced loop

cardan

equilibrium ring

gimbal ring

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɪmbəl/

Etymology

Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.