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gimbal  Cardan suspension  gimbal-mounted  gimbaled  gimballed
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An appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips WordNet 3.0
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An appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A gimbal is a pivoted support that permits rotation of an object about an axis. Wikipedia
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped. Wiktionary
Device for suspending something. Wiktionary (translation)
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