In the natural sciences, a primary source could be defined as a report of original findings or ideas. These sources often appear in the form of research articles with sections on methods and results..
crampon - a hinged pair of curved iron bars; used to raise heavy objects crampoon grapnel, grapple, grappling hook, grappling iron, grappler - a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
Definition of trunnion. :  a pin or pivot on which something can be rotated or tilted; especially : either of two opposite gudgeons on which a cannon is swiveled.