trunnion

noun

trun·nion ˈtrən-yən

: a pin or pivot on which something can be rotated or tilted

especially : either of two opposite gudgeons on which a cannon is swiveled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Chicago’s first trunnion bascule bridge — is built over the North Branch of the Chicago River. —

Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2022 The project includes replacing the trunnion, a critical piece that allows the bridge to raise and lower, o the more than a century-old northbound span of the bridge. —

oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2020 The project includes replacing the trunnion, a critical piece that allows the bridge to raise and lower, on the more than a century-old northbound span of the bridge. —

oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2020 Crews have been replacing trunnion parts of the 103 year old structure that help lift and lower the bridge. —

oregonlive, 25 Sep. 2020 The lane closure is scheduled from Sept. 28 - Oct. 4 as construction crews reconnect the median barrier and wrap up from the trunnion project. —

oregonlive, 25 Sep. 2020 When the Interstate Bridge replacement project known as the Columbia River Crossing collapsed, plans accelerated to replace the aging trunnion. —

oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2020 State officials first spotted a crack in a trunnion on the northbound span, which functions like an axle and allows for the bridge to move up and down, more than two decades ago. —

oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2020 The $13 million project will replace the trunnion on the north span. —

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