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Definition of Tompion
1. Noun. Plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture.
Definition of Tompion
1. n. A stopper of a cannon or a musket. See Tampion.
Definition of Tompion
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of tampion) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tompion
1. tampion [n -S] - See also: tampion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tompion
Literary usage of Tompion
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1899)
"In November 1690 tompion was established in business at the corner of Water Lane in
... The prices paid to tompion for these royal commands are not extant, ..."
2. The Life of Mrs. Jordan: Including Original Private Correspondence, and by James Boaden (1831)
"... and Mrs. Jordan accepts Matilda—Death of Princess Amelia closes the theatres—HRH's
clock, by tompion—The royal vault—A friend of the Author's passes the ..."
3. Gum-elastic and Its Varieties: With a Detailed Account of Its Applications by Charles Goodyear (1853)
"tompion. Signal balls. Camels, or vessels' lighters. Submarine armor. Ships'
letter bags. Bread bags. Sailors' bags. Budge barrel. Fenders. Navy belts. ..."
4. Former Clock & Watchmakers and Their Work: Including an Account of the by Frederick James Britten (1894)
"tompion, junr., was admitted as a member to the Clock- makers' Company in 1702,
presumably when he had completed his apprenticeship. ..."
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