gimbals

[gim-buhlz, jim-]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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.

gimbals

/ ˈɡɪm-, ˈdʒɪmbəlz /

plural noun

1. Also called: gimbal ring. a device, consisting of two or three pivoted rings at right angles to each other, that provides free suspension in all planes for an object such as a gyroscope, compass, chronometer, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of gimbals¹

First recorded in 1570–80; alteration of gimmal

Word History and Origins

Origin of gimbals¹

C16: variant of earlier gimmal finger ring, from Old French gemel, from Latin gemellus, diminutive of geminus twin

Example Sentences

Prof Palmer adds that gimbals, stabilising devices for cameras, have been around for years now, but methods of controlling them and pulling footage remotely have only recently become highly sophisticated.

Read more on BBC

In the briefing, reporters could see a handful of staffers walking around a brightly lit studio carrying around smartphone gimbals that they were using to record various EV products.

Read more on The Verge

It is the smaller of the two newly released gimbals focused on getting you up and ready to record as quickly as possible.

Read more on The Verge

For example, some gimbals will let you do a programable pan and have the added benefit of acting as a stabilizer when you go handheld.

Read more on The Verge

It appears to fold down as compactly as DJI’s existing gimbals.

Read more on The Verge