Gimbaled

/ˈɡɪmbəld/ adjective

Definition

Equipped with or mounted on a gimbal; able to swing freely on a pivoting support.

Etymology

Past participle or adjectival form of 'gimbal,' created by adding the '-ed' suffix to indicate possession of gimbals or the condition of being gimbal-mounted.

Kelly Says

The word 'gimbaled' appears constantly in aerospace and camera equipment specs, yet most people who use these devices daily—like photographers or drone pilots—might never say the word aloud, showing how technical jargon can be invisible even when ubiquitous.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.