trunnion

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for trunnion

trunnion 🔊

trunnion : විවර්තය

trunnion : කරැණය

trunnion : තෙදිසා මූට්ටුව

trunnion definition

Noun.

  1. 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. A gudgeon on each side of an oscillating steam cylinder, to support it. It is usually tubular, to convey steam.