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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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