word
trunnion
TRUHN-yun
ˈtrʌnjənListen
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Syllable breakdown
trunnion
Dictionary meaning
A pivot or cylindrical projection that supports rotation in a mechanical assembly.
History and origin
Old French trognon.
Examples
- The gate swings on a heavy trunnion built into the steel frame.
Common mispronunciations
troo-NYON
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