trunnel

[ˈtrʌn(ə)l]

trunnel Definition

a wooden peg or dowel used to fasten timbers together in shipbuilding.

Using trunnel: Examples

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  • Example

    The trunnels were used to secure the planks of the hull together.

  • Example

    The shipbuilder hammered the trunnels into place.

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Summary: trunnel in Brief

A 'trunnel' [ˈtrʌn(ə)l] is a wooden peg or dowel used to fasten timbers together in shipbuilding. It is commonly used to secure the planks of the hull together.