1. present participle of gimbal; to mount or support on a gimbal or gimbals, allowing rotation or movement in multiple directions
Usage: technical; nautical; aerospace

1. the action or process of mounting something on a gimbal or gimbals
Usage: technical

Examples

• The compass was gimbaling freely on the ship's deck, allowing it to remain level despite the vessel's motion.
• Engineers focused on gimbaling the rocket engine to enable precise directional control during flight.
• The camera's gimbaling system kept the lens stable while the drone moved through the air.
• Modern spacecraft use gimbaling thrusters to adjust their orientation in space.
• The telescope's gimbaling mount allowed astronomers to track celestial objects smoothly across the night sky.