Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Tampion
Definitions for: Tampion
[n] plug for the muzzle of a gun to keep out dust and moisture
Webster (1913) Definition: Tam"pi*on, n. [F. tampon, tapon, tape, of Dutch or
German origin. See Tap a pipe or plug, and cf. Tamp,
Tampop, Tompion.] [Written also tampeon, and
tompion.]
1. A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece
of ordnance, when not in use.