Usually means: Pivoting mechanism allowing multi-directional movement.
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  1. gimbaling: Merriam-Webster
  2. gimbaling: Wiktionary
  3. gimbaling: Dictionary.com
  4. gimbaling: TheFreeDictionary.com

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Definitions from Wiktionary (gimbal)

noun:  A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
verb:  (transitive) To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
verb:  (transitive, aerospace) To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
verb:  (intransitive) To swivel, move on an axis.
▸ Also see gimbal


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