n. [ Prob. the same word as gemel. See Gemel, and cf. Gimbal. ] 1. Joined work whose parts move within each other; a pair or series of interlocked rings. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Made or consisting of interlocked rings or links; as, gimmal mail. [ 1913 Webster ]
In their pale dull mouths the gimmal bit Lies foul with chewed grass. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Gimmal joint. See Gimbal joint, under Gimbal.