Definition of Trunnion
Trun´nion
n.
1.
(Gun.)
A
cylindrical
projection
on
each
side
of
a
piece
,
whether
gun
,
mortar
,
or
howitzer
,
serving
to
support
it
on
the
cheeks
of
the
carriage
.
See
Illust.
of
Cannon
.
2.
(Steam Engine)
A
gudgeon
on
each
side
of
an
oscillating
steam
cylinder
,
to
support
it
.
It
is
usually
tubular
,
to
convey
steam
.
Trunnion plate
(Gun.)
a
plate
in
the
carriage
of
a
gun
,
mortar
,
or
howitzer
,
which
covers
the
upper
part
of
the
cheek
,
and
forms
a
bearing
under
the
trunnion
.
Trunnion ring
(Gun.)
a
ring
on
a
cannon
next
before
the
trunnions
.
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