gimbal

(noun)

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

Related Terms

  • right hand rule
  • torque

Examples of gimbal in the following topics:

  • Gyroscopes

    • The device's orientation remains nearly fixed, regardless of the mounting platform's motion, because mounting the device in a gimbal minimizes external torque.
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