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Trunnion
Meaning
Noun
●
One of the
short
stubby
bearings
on either
side
of a
cannon
; a gudgeon.
●
A
similar
rotational
bearing
comprising
a
rotating
arc
or
ring
sliding
in the groove
of a
stationary
arc
, used in
machinery
to
allow
a
workpiece
to be
moved
relative
to a
fixed
tool.
●
A
shaft
,
held
by a
bearing
, at each end or
side
of a
rotatable
object.
●
A
similar
rotational
bearing
used in
automotive
suspensions.
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Origin
trunnion
English
trognon
French
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Trunion
Rhymes
Onion
Ronyon
Bunion
Spunion
Grunion
Trunnion
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