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tompion

/ˈtɒm.pi.ən/

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noun

/ˈtɒm.pi.ən/C2formal
  • ruЗаглушка или пробка, используемая для запечатывания дула орудия, защищающая его от пыли и влаги.

A plug or stopper used to seal the muzzle of a gun, protecting it from dust and moisture.

  1. Gun plugC2formalbritish

    A plug or cover used to seal the muzzle of a gun or cannon to protect it from dust, moisture, and debris.

    ruДульная пробка

    • The soldier inserted the tompion into the cannon's muzzle after cleaning.
    • A leather tompion was used to keep the barrel dry during storage.
    • The antique rifle still had its original brass tompion.

    Synonymstampion

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