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Definition of Tampion
1. Noun. Plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture.
Definition of Tampion
1. n. A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use.
Definition of Tampion
1. Noun. A wooden plug, or a metal or canvas cover for the muzzle of a gun, a cannon or other piece of ordnance when not in use; a stopper; a bung. ¹
2. Noun. (music) A plug for the upper end of an organ pipe. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tampion
1. a plug for the muzzle of a cannon [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tampion
1. 1. A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use. 2. A plug for upper end of an organ pipe. Origin: F. Tampon, tapon, tape, of Dutch or German origin. See Tap a pipe or plug, and cf. Tamp, Tampop, Tompion Alternative forms: tampeon, and tompion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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