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gimbal

noun

An appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips

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Word length
6
Starts with
G
Ends with
L
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈdʒɪmbəl

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noun

  1. An appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips

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