tompion
noun
tom·pi·on
ˈtäm-pē-ən 
less common variant of tampion
: a wooden plug or a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun
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“Tompion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tompion. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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