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trunnion
[ truhn-yuhn ]
noun
- either of the two cylindrical projections on a cannon, one on each side for supporting the cannon on its carriage.
- any of various similar supports for machinery.
trunnion
/ ˈtrʌnjən /
noun
- one of a pair of coaxial projections attached to opposite sides of a container, cannon, etc, to provide a support about which it can turn in a vertical
- the structure supporting such a projection
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Derived Forms
- ˈtrunnioned, adjective
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Other Words From
- trunnioned adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trunnion1
First recorded in 1615–25, trunnion is from the French word trognon trunk, stump, core (of fruit)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of trunnion1
C17: from Old French trognon trunk
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Example Sentences
"Very good, my General," Dominique assented excitedly, and pushing the rusty trunnion they got it into position.
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To this hollow trunnion there is connected the pipe from a powerful blowing engine, so that air can be driven in at will.
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Trunnion was incensed by this absurd renunciation, nor did Peregrine bear with patience the injurious declaration.
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The re-enforce is strengthened by two rows of steel hoops; the trunnion hoops form one of the outer layers.
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The metal of the gun was ripped off for eighteen inches, and the trunnion ring was also started by the force of the blow.
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