1. a finger ring made of two or more interlocking hoops or bands that can be separated and worn individually
Usage: archaic; historical jewelry
2. a mechanical device consisting of interlocking rings or hoops, especially a gimbal or similar rotating mechanism
Usage: archaic; technical

Examples

• The museum displayed a gimmal ring from the Renaissance period.
• She inherited her grandmother's gimmal, which consisted of three delicate gold bands.
• Gimmals were popular betrothal rings in medieval Europe, with each partner wearing one band.
• The jeweler carefully crafted the gimmal so that each hoop could move independently.
• Historical records show that gimmals were often given as tokens of love and commitment.