trunnel (Meaning)
Wordnet
trunnel (n)
a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fast
Webster
trunnel (n.)
A trundle.
See Treenail.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trunnel
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trunnel Sentence Examples
- The wooden trunnel was used to secure the beams together in the ancient barn.
- The subterranean trunnel allowed secret access between the castle and the forest.
- The engineers designed a special trunnel to connect the two underwater pipelines.
- The trunnions on the cannon supported its weight and allowed it to rotate.
- The ship's wooden hull was held together by thousands of trunnions.
- The blacksmith hammered the metal trunnel into place, sealing the joint in the armor.
- The sculptor carefully carved the trunnel on the stone statue, reinforcing its stability.
- The trunnion lug on the engine provided a secure attachment point for the suspension system.
- The adjustable trunnel on the telescope allowed precise alignment of the optical axis.
- The trunnions on the antique chair enabled it to rock gently backward and forward.
FAQs About the word trunnel
a wooden peg that is used to fasten timbers in shipbuilding; water causes the peg to swell and hold the timbers fastA trundle., See Treenail.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The wooden trunnel was used to secure the beams together in the ancient barn.
The subterranean trunnel allowed secret access between the castle and the forest.
The engineers designed a special trunnel to connect the two underwater pipelines.
The trunnions on the cannon supported its weight and allowed it to rotate.
