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tompion

/ˈtɒm.pi.ən/

Traducción: Tapón o pieza que se inserta en la boca de un cañón o pieza de artillería para sellarla y protegerla del polvo y la humedad.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈtɒm.pi.ən/

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

  • 🇪🇸Tapón o pieza que se inserta en la boca de un cañón o pieza de artillería para sellarla y protegerla del polvo y la humedad.
  1. Gun plug C2 formal british

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Tapón de boca de arma

    Sinónimos: tampion

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