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trunnion

/truhn-yuhn/US // ˈtrʌn yən //UK // (ˈtrʌnjən) //

耳轴,耳轴式,轴颈,耳轴式的

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : either of the two cylindrical projections on a cannon, one on each side for supporting the cannon on its carriage.
    • : any of various similar supports for machinery.

Examples

  • "Very good, my General," Dominique assented excitedly, and pushing the rusty trunnion they got it into position.

  • To this hollow trunnion there is connected the pipe from a powerful blowing engine, so that air can be driven in at will.

  • Trunnion was incensed by this absurd renunciation, nor did Peregrine bear with patience the injurious declaration.

  • The re-enforce is strengthened by two rows of steel hoops; the trunnion hoops form one of the outer layers.

  • The metal of the gun was ripped off for eighteen inches, and the trunnion ring was also started by the force of the blow.