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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A gudgeon on each side of an oscillating steam cylinder, to support it. It is usually tubular, to convey steam. Source: opted
  3. 3. A cylindrical projection on each side of a piece, whether gun,mortar, or howitzer, serving to support it on the cheeks of thecarriage. See Illust. of Cannon. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n:100 n. 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. n. A gudgeon on each side of an oscillating steam cylinder, to support it. It is usually tubular, to convey steam. Source: ecdict

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