Device for keeping a compass horizontal (6)

I believe the answer is:

gimbal

(Other definitions for gimbal that I've seen before include "It allows a ship's compass to remain horizontal" , "Ship's compass mount" , "Compass mounting" , "Appliance to allow a ship's compass to remain horizontal" , "Device that keeps something horizontal while its support tips" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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