How Do You Spell GIMBAL?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪmbə͡l] (IPA)

Gimbal is a word that refers to a pivoted support that allows an object to remain level. The spelling of Gimbal follows the English language's pronunciation rules, where the "g" is pronounced as a voiced velar stop /ɡ/, the "i" pronounced as the long vowel sound /aɪ/, and the "m" and "b" pronounced as voiceless bilabial stops /m/ and /b/. The final syllable "al" is pronounced as the neutral vowel /əl/. So, the correct phonetic transcription for Gimbal is /ˈɡɪmbəl/.

GIMBAL Meaning and Definition

1. A gimbal is a device or mechanism consisting of two or more rings or frames that intersect each other and are capable of pivoting independently on separate axes. It is primarily used for the purpose of maintaining the orientation of an object or platform relative to its surroundings, even when the surroundings are in motion. The design of a gimbal allows for smooth and stable movement by compensating for changes in orientation or rotation.

   Gimbals are commonly employed in various fields, including photography, navigation, aerospace, and engineering. In photography, gimbals are utilized to stabilize cameras and filming equipment, ensuring smooth and steady shots even in challenging conditions or during movement. In navigation, they are essential components of marine and aviation instruments, such as compasses and gyroscopes, providing accurate readings by countering changes in a vessel or aircraft's position or motion.

   The construction of a gimbal usually involves a series of pivots or bearings that permit movement along multiple axes. This enables the respective frame or ring to rotate independently from the others, maintaining the desired orientation and minimizing unwanted motion or vibrations. Gimbal systems often incorporate sensors or actuators to detect and compensate for disturbances, thereby enhancing stability and precision.

   Overall, gimbal technology plays a fundamental role in stabilizing and controlling the movement of objects or platforms, making it an indispensable feature in various industries that require precise orientation and stability.

Common Misspellings for GIMBAL

• himbal
• yimbal
• gumbal
• gjmbal
• gkmbal
• gombal
• g9mbal
• g8mbal
• ginbal
• gikbal
• gijbal
• gimval
• gimnal
• gimhal
• gimgal
• gimbzl
• gimbsl
• gimbwl
• gimbql

Etymology of GIMBAL

The word "gimbal" has its origins in Middle English. It derives from the Old English word "gemælle", which meant a fitting or joint. This in turn comes from the Latin word "gemma", meaning a bud or joint. The word "gimbal" specifically refers to a device that allows an object to remain balanced or leveled, even when it is being rotated or moved.

Plural form of GIMBAL is GIMBALS

Conjugate verb Gimbal

CONDITIONAL

I would gimbal

you would gimbal

he/she/it would gimbal

we would gimbal

they would gimbal

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be gimballing

you would be gimballing

he/she/it would be gimballing

we would be gimballing

they would be gimballing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have gimbal

you would have gimbal

he/she/it would have gimbal

we would have gimbal

they would have gimbal

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been gimballing

you would have been gimballing

he/she/it would have been gimballing

we would have been gimballing

they would have been gimballing

FUTURE

I will gimbal

you will gimbal

he/she/it will gimbal

we will gimbal

they will gimbal

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be gimballing

you will be gimballing

he/she/it will be gimballing

we will be gimballing

they will be gimballing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gimballed

you will have gimballed

he/she/it will have gimballed

we will have gimballed

they will have gimballed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been gimballing

you will have been gimballing

he/she/it will have been gimballing

we will have been gimballing

they will have been gimballing

IMPERATIVE

you gimbal

we let´s gimbal

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to gimbal

PAST

I gimballed

you gimballed

he/she/it gimballed

we gimballed

they gimballed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was gimballing

you were gimballing

he/she/it was gimballing

we were gimballing

they were gimballing

PAST PARTICIPLE

gimballed

PAST PERFECT

I had gimballed

you had gimballed

he/she/it had gimballed

we had gimballed

they had gimballed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been gimballing

you had been gimballing

he/she/it had been gimballing

we had been gimballing

they had been gimballing

PRESENT

I gimbal

you gimbal

he/she/it gimbals

we gimbal

they gimbal

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am gimballing

you are gimballing

he/she/it is gimballing

we are gimballing

they are gimballing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

gimballing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gimballed

you have gimballed

he/she/it has gimballed

we have gimballed

they have gimballed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been gimballing

you have been gimballing

he/she/it has been gimballing

we have been gimballing

they have been gimballing