gimbal

gimbal

[′gim·bəl]

(engineering)

A device with two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation, thus giving free angular movement in two directions, on which an engine or other object may be mounted.

In a gyro, a support which provides the spin axis with a degree of freedom.

To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.

To mount something on a gimbal.

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gimbal

ii. In a gyro, a support that provides the spin axis with a degree of rotational freedom. Gyros can be mounted in single or double gimbals.

i. A device with two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation, thus giving free angular movement in two directions.
iii. To mount something on a gimbal.

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