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.]

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.