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Trunnion
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) A gudgeon on each side of an oscillating steam cylinder, to support it. It is usually tubular, to convey steam.
(2):
(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.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Trunnion'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/t/trunnion.html. 1828.