trunnion
Sign in to savethumb|right|320px|The trunnions are the protrusions from the side of the barrel that rest on the carriage.
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- Medieval history
- Initial significance
- Uses
- In vehicles
- Trunnion bearings
- See also
- References
thumb|right|320px|The trunnions are the protrusions from the side of the barrel that rest on the carriage.
A trunnion () is a cylindrical protrusion used as a mounting or pivoting point. First associated with cannons, they are an important military development.
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