"trunnion" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtɹʌn.jən/ Forms: trunnions [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌnjən Etymology: From French trognon (“core, stump”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|trognon||core, stump}} French trognon (“core, stump”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} trunnion (plural trunnions)
  1. One of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon.
    Sense id: en-trunnion-en-noun-0isoYT2C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 24 27 25 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 26 21 29 24
  2. 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.
    Sense id: en-trunnion-en-noun-yMXjzgn4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 24 27 25 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 26 21 29 24
  3. A shaft, held by a bearing, at each end or side of a rotatable object.
    Sense id: en-trunnion-en-noun-AiY-kL1Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 24 27 25 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 26 21 29 24
  4. A similar rotational bearing used in automotive suspensions.
    Sense id: en-trunnion-en-noun-SXF0IpKi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 24 27 25 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 26 21 29 24
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: trunion Derived forms: trunnion plate

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