trunnion

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Synonyms: runnion, trunion, trusion, munnion, brunion, grunion, runion, trunnions, runnin

Antonyms: runnion, trunion, trusion, munnion, brunion, grunion, runion, trunnions, runnin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|firearms}} One of the short [[stubby]] [[bearing]]s on either side of a [[cannon]]; a [[pintle]].
2. {{lb|en|engineering}} A similar [[rotational]] [[bearing]] [[comprising]] a rotating [[arc]] or [[ring]] sliding in the [[groove]] of a stationary arc, used in [[machinery]] to allow a [[workpiece]] to be moved relative to a fixed tool.
3. {{lb|en|engineering}} A [[shaft]], held by a [[bearing]], at each end or side of a [[rotatable]] object.
4. {{lb|en|automotive parts}} A similar [[rotational]] [[bearing]] used in [[automotive]] [[suspension]]s.

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