noun🔗ShareMuñonesOne of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon."The model cannon pivoted smoothly because it was securely mounted on its trunnions. "El modelo de cañón pivotaba suavemente porque estaba montado de forma segura sobre sus muñones.technicalnauticalmilitarymachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMuñonesA 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."The heavy metal mold, supported by sturdy trunnions, tilted smoothly so the worker could easily pour in the molten plastic. "El molde de metal pesado, sostenido por muñones robustos, se inclinó suavemente para que el trabajador pudiera verter fácilmente el plástico fundido.technicalmachineparttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMuñonesA similar rotational bearing used in automotive suspensions."The mechanic inspected the car's front suspension, paying close attention to the trunnions that allowed the wheels to pivot smoothly. "El mecánico inspeccionó la suspensión delantera del coche, prestando mucha atención a los muñones que permitían que las ruedas pivotaran suavemente.vehicletechnicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
