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1. plural of trunnion 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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side steam support trunnion cannon carriage cheeks convey cylinder cylindrical gudgeon gun howitzer mortar oscillating piece plural projection see serving tubular whether

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