gimbal
/ˈɡɪmbəl/
noun
- A device that allows an object (such as a compass, camera, or engine) to remain level or stable when its support is tilted, typically consisting of a set of rings and pivots.
- Sailors use a gimbal to keep the ship's compass level in rough seas.
- The smartphone stabilizer uses a small gimbal to reduce shaking.
- The drone's camera is mounted on a gimbal to keep the video steady.
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