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Webster 1913 Edition

Gimmal

Gim′mal

,
Noun.
[Prob. the same word as
gemel
. See
Gemel
, and cf.
Gimbal
.]
1.
Joined work whose parts move within each other; a pair or series of interlocked rings.
2.
A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer.
[Obs.]

Gim′mal

,
Adj.
Made or consisting of interlocked rings or links;
as,
gimmal
mail
.
In their pale dull mouths the
gimmal
bit
Lies foul with chewed grass.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition

Gimmal

GIM'MAL

,
Noun.
Some device or machinery.

GIM'MAL

,
Adj.
Consisting of links.

Definition 2024

gimmal

gimmal

English

Noun

gimmal ‎(plural gimmals)

  1. (obsolete) Joined work whose parts move within each other; a pair or series of interlocked rings.
  2. (obsolete) A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer.

Etymology

Probably the same word as gemel. Compare gimbal.

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