tonnant

p.a. detonating; thundering. tonne, f. ton (usually the metric ton of 1000 kg., equal to 2204.6 Ibs.); tun, large cask; (Gunpowder) barrel, drum. — a poudre, powder barrel. — de li age, — li oir, (Gunpowder) glazing drum. — mélangeoir, (Gunpowder) pulverizing barrel. — ternaire, a barrel in which the three ingredients of gunpowder are pulverized together. tonneau, m. cask, tun; barrel; (Mech.) drum; (nautical) ton. — a fouler, a large drum for agitating hides with water. — a mortier, (barrel-shaped) mortar mixer. — mélangeur, mixing barrel or drum. —rotaltif, rotating cask, barrel or drum, spec if. (Leather) retanning mill. tonnelet, m. small cask, barrel; (of metal) drum. tonnelier, m. cooper. tonnelle, f. (Gla ) opening for introducing the pots into the furnace. tonnellerie, f. cooperage.