Definition of "gimbal" [gim•bal]

• 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. (noun)
• To supply with or support on gimbals. (verb-transitive)

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• "Although the alignment between Eagle and Columbia looked good, as the vehicles came together they experienced a potentially nasty phenomenon known as gimbal lock."
• "The gimbal is a collaborative development with Red Team sponsors HD Systems, Philips and KVH."
• "So then would be more of your value prop adding what your core capabilities are to that existing kind of gimbal just viewing technology?"