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cannon

/ˈkæn.ən/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

un arma grande y pesada que dispara bolas de metal, usada en guerras antiguas.

When to Use

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Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

El museo tiene un cañón antiguo del siglo XIX.

¿Escuchaste el cañón durante la celebración?

Full Definition

A complete assembly, consisting of an artillery tube and a breech mechanism, firing mechanism or base cap, which is a component of a gun, howitzer or mortar. It may include muzzle appendages.

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Word Family:
cannonballcannonadecannonier

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