trunnion
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈtrʌn.jən/
- Specialized
:
trunnión
- Each trunnion supports the weight of the rotating part, ensuring stability and precision in movement.
Examples
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The SuperPac actuator features fully gasketed aluminum construction with zinc chromate-plated translating tubes, double clevis ends, and optional trunnion mounts.
Academic text (2006) -
Auto assembly workers should work more comfortably with new trunnion fixtures, shown here on a test rig.
Academic text (1999) -
A trunnion support located on the exhaust diffuser housing allows thermal expansion of the casing.
Academic text (1994) -
Peak Industries of Dearborn, Mich., is designing and building the new trunnion fixtures.
Academic text (1999) -
Sandusky International sought to reduce the cost of the rollers by making trunnions of stainless steel instead of nickel aluminide.
Academic text (1998) -
A single trunnion bolt provides for mounting a single actuator or a ganged set to independently actuate as many valves as required.
Academic text (1995) -
The year-round stock includes trunnions, lifting bars, filters, diffusers, scales, and emergency repair kits to meet a variety of needs.
Academic text (1997) -
The engineer explained how the trunnion allows the crane arm to pivot smoothly during operation.
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The design of the machine includes a trunnion that facilitates tilting, enhancing its functionality.
Synonyms
3
6.7
A central rod that turns and supports other machine parts
2
8.9
Part of a rotating shaft that turns inside a bearing
1
9.6
A metal rod that turns and holds machine parts
A metal rod in a machine that turns and holds larger parts like wheels
A rod that turns to move parts in a machine
How Strong
141
1.4
- Specialized
33
3.5
- Specialized
1
7.8
- Specialized
1
9.9
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
Trunnion names a round support or pivot on a machine that lets things turn. A helpful way to remember it is to hear trunnion like turn, because a trunnion is the part that makes heavy objects 'turn' or rotate.