gimbals

/jim-buhlz, gim-/US // ˈdʒɪm bəlz, ˈgɪm- //UK // (ˈdʒɪmbəlz, ˈɡɪm-) //

云台,云台架,万向节,悬臂镜

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : Sometimes gimbal. a contrivance, consisting of a ring or base on an axis, that permits an object, as a ship's compass, mounted in or on it to tilt freely in any direction, in effect suspending the object so that it will remain horizontal even when its support is tipped.

When he opened his eyes he looked up and saw a hanging-lamp that creaked on its gimbals as it swayed to the roll of the schooner.
We both stepped to the open skylight and peered down through it at the barometer, which hung in gimbals from the fore transom.
The meter is in gimbals and is directed by a conical rudder which keeps it facing the stream with its axis horizontal.
When fitted in gimbals, it can be used at sea with much advantage.
To effect this they are suspended in gimbals by a brass arm.