# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Gimbal
A device for mounting a RUNNER STONE on its spindle allowing the stone to turn with its face parallel to that of the bedstone; it replaced the STIFF RHYND for most purposes, but was less popular than the BALANCE RHYND (prone to wear at the pivot points).
Alternative terms
Term | Language | Region |
Gimble | English | |
Gymbal | English | |
Universal (Centre) Iron | English |