NYT Dictionary
GIMBAL
/ˈd͡ʒɪmbəl/NounVerbGIM-balgim-bal · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Alteration of gemel, from Old French gemel, jumel (“twin”) (French jumeau), from Latin gemellus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2024.