NYT Dictionary

TRUNNION

/ˈtɹʌn.jən/
NounTRUN-niontrun-nion · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

One of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a pintle.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French trognon (“core, stump”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

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