Tampion (Noun)
Meaning
Plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The soldier carefully inserted the tampion into the muzzle of his rifle to protect it from the elements.
- Before storing the cannons, the crew made sure to secure a tampion in each muzzle to prevent corrosion.
- The gunsmith recommended using a tampion to keep dust and debris out of the antique firearm.
- To maintain the condition of the historic artillery piece, a tampion was placed in the muzzle after each use.
- The armorers issued tampons to the troops to keep their rifles clean and functional in the harsh desert environment.