In their pale dull mouths the gimmal bit
Lies foul with chewed grass. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
{Gimmal joint}. See {Gimbal joint}, under {Gimbal}.
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Gimmal — Gim mal, n. [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. [1913 Webster] 2. A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gimmal — [gim′əl, jim′əl] n. [see] a ring formed of two or more interlocked circlets … English World dictionary
Gimmal joint — Gimmal Gim mal, a. Made or consisting of interlocked rings or links; as, gimmal mail. [1913 Webster] In their pale dull mouths the gimmal bit Lies foul with chewed grass. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Gimmal joint}. See {Gimbal joint}, under {Gimbal} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
gimmal ring — noun see gimmal I, 2 … Useful english dictionary
gimmal — noun Etymology: alteration of obsolete gemel double ring more at gimbal Date: 1598 1. plural joined work (as in a clock) whose parts move within each other 2. a finger ring consisting of a pair or series of interlocked rings … New Collegiate Dictionary
gimmal — /gim euhl, jim euhl/, n. any of various joints for transmitting motion between rotating parts, as in a timepiece. [1520 30; alter. of gemel (orig. in pl.) twin, ME gemelles ( < OF gemeles) < L gemellus (sing.), dim. of geminus twin] * * * … Universalium
gimmal — North Country (Newcastle) Words a double tree; so called by woodmen … English dialects glossary
gimmal — gim·mal … English syllables
gimmal — gim•mal [[t]ˈgɪm əl, ˈdʒɪm əl[/t]] n. hor any of various joints for transmitting motion between rotating parts, as in a timepiece • Etymology: 1520–30; alter. of gemel (orig. in pl.) twin, ME gemelles (< OF gemeles) < L gemellus (sing.),… … From formal English to slang
gimmal — … Useful english dictionary
