Definitions For Trunnion

Noun

TRUNNION (plural TRUNNIONs) One of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon. 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. A similar rotational bearing used in automotive suspensions.

Alternative forms

trunion

Etymology

From {{etyl, fr, en}} trognon, , core, stump.

Is Trunnion a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
12

The word Trunnion is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

Look up a Word

Search the dictionary for definitions, synonyms, antonyms, rhymes, and more!

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

WORD SCRAMBLE. THE WORD FINDER located on the website https://www.thewordfinder.com/