Meaning & use
gimbal
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A pivoted support that allows an object, such as a compass or camera, to rotate freely and remain level regardless of the motion around it.
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The ship's compass was mounted on a gimbal to keep it level in rough seas.
Filmmakers use a handheld gimbal to keep smartphone footage smooth while walking.
A note on using this word
Gimbals have been used since antiquity to stabilize navigational instruments at sea and are now common in drones, cameras, and spacecraft.
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