gimmal noun. ['dʒɪm(ǝ)l, 'gɪ-] M16.
[Alt. of GEMEL. See also GIMBAL, GIMMER noun².]
1. In full gimmal song. A duet. Only in M16.

2. In pl. & (rare) sing. Joints, links, or connecting parts in machinery, esp. for transmitting motion, as in clockwork. L16-M17.

3. = GEMEL 4. Now rare. L16.

4. = GIMBAL 3. E17-L18.

■ gimmalled adjective (rare) jointed: only in L16.

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