Gimbals: meaning, definitions and examples
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gimbals
[ หษกษชm.bษlz ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น estabilizadores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฎเฅเคฌเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Gimbals
๐ฎ๐ฉ gimbal
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะผะฑะฐะป
๐ต๐ฑ gimbal
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใณใใซ
๐ซ๐ท gimbal
๐ช๐ธ gimbal
๐น๐ท gimbal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูู ุจุงู
๐จ๐ฟ gimbal
๐ธ๐ฐ gimbal
๐จ๐ณ ไบๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ gimbal
๐ฎ๐ธ gimbal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะผะฑะฐะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gimbal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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