Definition

Describing something that is mounted on a gimbal, allowing it to remain stable and level even when its base is tilted.

Example

The camera was gimbaled to ensure smooth footage while filming on a moving vehicle.

Conversation

I just got a new camera that has a gimbaled stabilizer.

That's awesome! Does it help with shaky footage?

Yeah, everything stays so steady even when I'm moving.

Sounds like a game changer for your videos!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gimbaled → The word 'gimbaled' comes from 'gimbal' (from Middle English 'gimble', meaning a pivoted support) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past participle). The term describes something that has been fitted with a gimbal, allowing it to pivot freely.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gimbal' as a support that allows something to move freely, and remember that 'gimbaled' means it has been equipped with this kind of support.

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