tom·pi·on /ˈtɑmpiən/
Tam·pi·on n. [Written also tampeon, and tompion.]
1. A wooden stopper, or plug, as for a cannon or other piece of ordnance, when not in use.
2. Mus. A plug for upper end of an organ pipe.
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Tom·pi·on n.
1. A stopper of a cannon or a musket. See Tampion.
2. Mus. A plug in a flute or an organ pipe, to modulate the tone.
3. The iron bottom to which grapeshot are fixed.
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