gimbaled
Mounted to pivot
Gimbaled describes something mounted on a gimbal—a pivoting device that allows an object to remain level or maintain orientation regardless of how its support moves.
Cameras, compasses, and ship stoves are often gimbaled to stay steady: The gimbaled compass held true despite the rough seas.
In aerospace, gimbaled engines can swivel to steer rockets.
Point of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- bearingPosture or orientation
- articulationClear vocal expression
- ball-and-socketSpherical joint allowing rotation
trunnion · gyroscope · rotor · axle · ring · cage · frame · mount
Device showing cardinal directions
- navigationDetermining position and course
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- binnacleNautical compass housing
chronometer · sextant · barometer · lantern · stove · galley · vessel · maritime
Engine providing forward force
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
Turning on an axis
yaw · oscillation · sweep · tracking · articulated · maneuverable · kinetic · dynamic
Thing ensuring steadiness
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- steadinessState of being constant
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
stabilization · horizon · self-righting · counterbalanced · compensating · damped · inertial · steady-state
pivot
Point of rotation
- swivelRotating connection point
- bearingPosture or orientation
- articulationClear vocal expression
ball-and-socket · trunnion · gyroscope · rotor · axle · ring · cage · frame · mount · bracket
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
- navigationDetermining position and course
- shipSeagoing transport vessel
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
binnacle · chronometer · sextant · barometer · lantern · stove · galley · vessel · maritime · seafaring
thruster
Engine providing forward force
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
rotation
Turning on an axis
pitch · yaw · oscillation · sweep · tracking · articulated · maneuverable · kinetic · dynamic · self-leveling
stabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- steadinessState of being constant
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
poise · stabilization · horizon · self-righting · counterbalanced · compensating · damped · inertial · steady-state
gimbaledfixed
Restored or immovable
rigid · stationary · immovable · bolted · locked