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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TRUNNION

From Old French trognon trunk.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TRUNNION

trunnion  [ˈtrʌnjən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRUNNION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Trunnion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRUNNION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

trunnion

Trunnion

A trunnion is a cylindrical protrusion used as a mounting and/or pivoting point. In a cannon, the trunnions are two projections cast just forward of the center of mass of the cannon and fixed to a two-wheeled movable gun carriage. As they allowed the muzzle to be raised and lowered easily, the integral casting of trunnions is seen by military historians as one of the most important advances in early field artillery. 15th-century depiction of a cannon with trunnions...

Definition of trunnion in the English dictionary

The definition of trunnion in the dictionary is one of a pair of coaxial projections attached to opposite sides of a container, cannon, etc, to provide a support about which it can turn in a vertical. Other definition of trunnion is the structure supporting such a projection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRUNNION


banian
ˈbænjən
banyan
ˈbænjən
bunion
ˈbʌnjən
Bunyan
ˈbʌnjən
canyon
ˈkænjən
champignon
tʃæmˈpɪnjən
communion
kəˈmjuːnjən
companion
kəmˈpænjən
dominion
dəˈmɪnjən
grunion
ˈɡrʌnjən
Kenyan
ˈkɛnjən
minion
ˈmɪnjən
munnion
ˈmʌnjən
onion
ˈʌnjən
opinion
əˈpɪnjən
pinion
ˈpɪnjən
reunion
riːˈjuːnjən
runnion
ˈrʌnjən
Runyon
ˈrʌnjən
union
ˈjuːnjən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRUNNION

truncheon
truncheoner
trundle
trundle bed
trundler
trunk
trunk cabin
trunk call
trunk curl
trunk hose
trunk line
trunk road
trunkfish
trunkful
trunking
trunkless
trunks
trunksleeve
trunnel
trunnioned

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRUNNION

a matter of opinion
advisory opinion
African Union
Anglican Communion
anion
credit union
customs union
European Union
Holy Communion
matter of opinion
Old Dominion
public opinion
quaternion
rugby union
second opinion
Soviet Union
Student Union
students´ union
the Union
trade union

Synonyms and antonyms of trunnion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «trunnion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRUNNION

Find out the translation of trunnion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of trunnion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «trunnion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

muñón
570 millions of speakers

English

trunnion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Trunnion
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مرتكز الدوران
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цапфы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

munhão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গাড়িতে কামান বসাইবার নিমিত্ত কামানের পার্শ্ববর্তী ডুবো অংশবিশেষ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tourillon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Trunnion
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zapfen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トラニオン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트러 니언
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trunnion
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chốt quay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

trunnion
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्कश आवाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

top muylusu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perno di articolazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czop
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цапфи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δίχαλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

trunnion
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tapp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trunnion
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trunnion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRUNNION»

The term «trunnion» is regularly used and occupies the 94.193 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRUNNION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trunnion

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRUNNION»

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Movable Bridge Engineering
TRUNNIONS Simple trunnion bascule bridges, heel trunnion bascule bridges, and several other types of bascules require trunnions to act as hinge pins for the pivoting leaf and other components. Trunnions are a frequent source of difficulty,  ...
Terry L. Koglin, 2003
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Bridge Engineering Handbook
Trunnion Bearing Trunnion Bascule Girder FIGURE 21.15 Trunnion and trunnion bearing. Trunnion Girder one motor in operation either as a normal or emergency condition. Also note the extensive use of welded steel frames to support the ...
W.F. Chen, Lian Duan, Wai-Fah Chen, 1999
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Hydraulic Gates and Valves: In Free Surface Flow and ...
Gate trunnion with bushed bearing -BUILT-IN PARTS jATE TRUNNION SPINDLE The friction at the interface of the bearing and shaft in Fig. 7.16, or the two faces moving relative to one another in a selr-aligning bearing, causes a bending ...
Jack Lewin, 2001
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The Manual of Bridge Engineering
Live load on the shore side (rear) of the trunnion creates an uplift at the rest pier ( if the live load moment exceeds the toe-heavy imbalance moment) which is resisted by wind-up in the machinery or by the span locks. It is considered desirable ...
M. J. Ryall, G. A. R. Parke, J. E. Harding, 2000
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Operator, Organizational, DS, GS, and Depot Maintenance ...
TRUNNION ROLLERS (R, frr ,„ hi^n- (;-1.) The function of the trunnion rollers is to support the revolving dryer drum and, when properly adjusted, to neutralize the downhill thrust of the drum. The natural tendency of the drum, while rotating is to  ...
‎1991
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American Woodworker
CUTS. TRUNNIONS CORRECTLY ALIGNED AMERICAN WOODWORKER FIG. 2: CORRECTING TRUNNION ALIGNMENT Aligning your tablesaw's trunnions to. tion known as "heel." If the heel exceeds the clearance between the sides of the ...
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Organizational Maintenance Manual: Truck, Tractor, 22-1/2 ...
c. Inspection. Perform cleaning and inspection of disassembled parts. Inspect bushings in trunnion socket bores for obvious excessive wear, scoring, gouging, or loss of bearing surface metal. Remove bushings using suitable puller if damage ...
‎1982
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Trailer, 4 Wheel Special Tandem 10 Ton, Model 4 D-T Flat Bed ...
Inspect the shackle box brackets for loose bolts and tighten if necessary. Check to see if the trunnion axle and spring saddle joint is sufficiently lubricated. Inspect the cap on the trunnion axle and tighten the four bolts if necessary. c. Removed.
‎1953
9
Numerical Methods with Applications: Abridged
This is done by first immersing the trunnion in a cold medium such as a dryice/ alcohol mixture. After the trunnion reaches the steady state temperature of the cold medium, the trunnion outer diameter contracts. The trunnion is taken out of the ...
Autar.4 Kaw, E. Eric Kalu, 2009
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Astronomical, Magnetic and Meteorological Observations Made ...
The signs + and — denoting the semidiameter of the Trunnion nearest the Telescope is greater (-|-) or less ( — ) than the other: These discrepancies do not exceed those arising from different Ievellings, PRIME VERTICAL — THE TRUNNIONS.
‎1841

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRUNNION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trunnion is used in the context of the following news items.
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How to Upgrade the Rocker Arms on an LS Engine
If you're planning on higher than stock rpm or making more than 500 hp, consider the Comp Cams' Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrade Installation Kit for the ... «Hot Rod Network, Jul 15»
2
WSM introduces high-capacity trommel
According to WSM, the Titan features precision manufactured trunnion rings with machined heavy-duty raised steel rings that include integrated lifter ... «Recycling Today, Jul 15»
3
SelfLube to Display its Trunnion Lifter Line at The Amerimold Expo
SelfLube will be exhibiting at the 2015 Amerimold Expo. The company will have on display an array of mold components including its Trunnion Lifter Slides. «Benzinga, Jun 15»
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Cover shots
Positioned at the mill discharge, the system consists of an arc of permanent magnets surrounding almost half of a blind trunnion extension. As the trunnion ... «Today's Energy Solutions, Mar 15»
5
SelfLube Will Feature its Trunnion Lifter Slides at This Year's NPE …
This will be SelfLube's 16th year exhibiting at NPE and the company is gearing up to feature its Trunnion Lifter Slides. "The Lifter Slide is a perfect tool for mold ... «PR Web, Mar 15»
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More on Proper Trunnion & Tire Repair
In the January issue, I wrote some detailed instructions on adjusting your trunnions for maximum operational life. That's all good, but I am often asked what to do ... «ForConstructionPros.com, Mar 15»
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Flexibility and surface quality
To help meet Müller's machinery goals, LARO-NC uses three Handtmann machines in production with a fourth – the second HBZ Trunnion – scheduled for ... «Aerospace Manufacturing and Design, Feb 15»
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Trunnion Table Helps VMC Fill Utility Role for Shop
Shop Supervisor Ron Davenport created sub-plates that mount directly to the holes in the trunnion table to enable the setup of six different part configurations. «Modern Machine Shop, Dec 14»
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Bloodhound gets its first engine fitted
It hangs from a single-point trunnion as it does in the aircraft and gives 20,233lbs of thrust on maximum reheat. The Bloodhound SSC begins low speed testing ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»
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Hardide-T Coating Plays Major Role in Improvement of Trunnion
The valve manufacturer has developed its own range of 'Phase' trunnion-mounted ball valves for the UK energy sector, and the use of the Hardide-T coating has ... «Azom.com, Jul 14»

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