Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

tompion

Spanish translation:

tapabocas de cañones

Added to glossary by Oso (X)
Apr 14, 2005 19:15
19 yrs ago
English term

tompion

Homework / test English to Spanish Art/Literary Ships, Sailing, Maritime
un término naval
Proposed translations (Spanish)
4 +3 tapabocas de cañones

Proposed translations

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tapabocas de cañones

Buena suerte y saludos del Oso ¶:^)

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Note added at 2005-04-14 19:18:49 (GMT)
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tompion, (var. de tampion) tapabocas de cañones
Simon & Schuster\'s Bilingual Dictionary©

tam·pi·on also tom·pi·on
n.

A plug or cover for the muzzle of a cannon or gun to keep out dust and moisture.

[Middle English, from Old French tampon, variant of tapon, rag for stopping a hole, of Germanic origin.]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Peer comment(s):

agree Gabriela Rodriguez
7 mins
¡Gracias infinitas, Gaby! ¶:^)
agree Egmont
8 mins
Mil gracias y saludos a mi pal, Al ¶:^)
agree ojinaga
9 mins
Muchisimas gracias, ojinaga ¶:^)
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