Cryptic crossword clue
Compass attachment in brig I’m balancing? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GIMBAL

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What does GIMBAL mean?

GIMBAL noun
  1. A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
GIMBAL verb
  1. To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
  2. To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
  3. To swivel, move on an axis.

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