Gimbals: meaning, definitions and examples

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gimbals

 

[ หˆษกษชm.bษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mechanical device

Gimbals are pivoted supports that allow the rotation of an object about a single axis. In photography and videography, gimbals stabilize cameras to ensure smooth, steady footage while in motion. They are essential for dynamic filming, especially in action scenes or during movement.

Synonyms

mount, stabilizer, support

Examples of usage

  • The filmmaker used gimbals to capture steady shots while running.
  • He adjusted the gimbals to align the camera perfectly.
  • Her drone was equipped with advanced gimbals for aerial photography.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimbals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estabilizadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฎเฅเคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gimbals

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะผะฑะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒณใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง๋ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠู…ุจุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบ‘ๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะผะฑะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gimbal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gimbal

Etymology

The word 'gimbal' originates from the Middle English term 'gimbol', which is derived from the Old French 'gimble', meaning a joint or a socket that allows pivoting motion. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'gemellus', meaning 'twin', reflecting the dual-axis mechanism of traditional gimbals. Historically, gimbals were used in navigation to keep instruments level on ships amidst turbulent conditions. As technology advanced, gimbals evolved into sophisticated devices in the fields of photography, videography, and robotics, critical for achieving stability and smoothness in dynamic environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,913, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.