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Gimmal
Pronunciation : Gim"mal
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Prob. the same word as gemel. See Gemel, and cf. Gimbal.]
Definition : 1. Joined work whose parts move within each other; a pair or series of interlocked rings.
2. A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gim"mal
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Made or consisting of interlocked rings, gimmal mail. In their pale dull mouths the gimmal bit Lies foul with chewed grass. Shak. Gimmal joint. See Gimbal joint, under Gimbal.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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