Trunnion
noun
1.
either of the two cylindrical projections on a cannon, one on each side for supporting the cannon on its carriage.
2.
any of various similar supports for machinery.
noun
1.
one of a pair of coaxial projections attached to opposite sides of a container, cannon, etc, to provide a support about which it can turn in a vertical
2.
the structure supporting such a projection
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