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Trunnion vs Capsquare - What's the difference?

trunnion | capsquare |

As nouns the difference between trunnion and capsquare

is that trunnion is one of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon while capsquare is a metal plate that covers the trunnions of a cannon and holds it in place.

trunnion

English

Alternative forms

* trunion

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.

    • capsquare

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A metal plate that covers the trunnions of a cannon and holds it in place.
    • (Webster 1913)