gimbal
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɡɪm.bəl/
KK: /ˈɡɪm.bəl/
noun
Definition
A device that allows an object to tilt or rotate freely in any direction while keeping it stable and level.
Example
The photographer used a gimbal to keep the camera steady while filming.
Conversation
Have you ever used a gimbal for your camera?
No, I haven't, but I've heard they really help with stabilizing shots.
Yeah, they keep the camera level even when you're moving around.
That sounds super useful! I might need to get one for my next trip.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stabilizer
mount
pivot
Antonyms
instability
imbalance
disarray
transitive verb
Definition
To provide a device that allows an object to remain stable and balanced while moving or rotating.
Example
The engineer decided to gimbal the camera to ensure smooth footage during the flight.
Tense Forms
Past: gimbaled
Past Participle: gimbaled
Conversation
Did you see how they gimbal the camera for that video?
Yeah, it made the shots so smooth and professional!
I want to learn how to gimbal my own footage too.
Root Explanation
Gimbal → The word 'gimbal' originates from the Middle English 'gimble', which is derived from the Old French 'gimbal', meaning a pivot or joint. It refers to a device that allows rotation or movement around an axis.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'pivot' or 'joint' that allows something to move freely — that's what a gimbal does.
Visually Confused Words
timbal
limbal
gimmal