trunnion
trunnion
Definition
trun·nion (trun′yən)
noun
- either of two projecting pivots, located on each side of a cannon or its mount, by which the muzzle is raised and lowered
- either of any similar pair of pins or pivots
Etymology: Fr trognon, a stump, trunk
trunnion
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- top: The fitment of the top trunnion requires correct shimming to prevent any vertical movement and without binding.
- front: Once on the low-loader it was found that the front vacuum cylinder trunnions fouled the " swan neck " of the low-loader.
Modifies a noun
- bolt: Remove the split pin and undo the slotted nut from the trunnion bolt.
- ring: A few of these guns have a trunnion ring made of cast iron.
Noun used with modifier
- cable: Introduced since this picture was taken are the stainless steel cable trunnions.
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