gimbal [`gim·bǝl] ENGINEERING 1. 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. 2. In a gyro, a support which provides the spin axis with a degree of freedom. 3. To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments. 4. To mount something on a gimbal. |