Gimmal \Gim"mal\, 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.
2. A quaint piece of machinery; a gimmer. [Obs.]
Gimmal \Gim"mal\, a. Made or consisting of interlocked rings or links; as, gimmal mail.
In their pale dull mouths the gimmal bit Lies foul with chewed grass. --Shak.
{Gimmal joint}. See {Gimbal joint}, under {Gimbal}.