cannon
/หkรฆn.ษn/
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Simple Meaning
a large, heavy gun that shoots metal balls, used in wars long ago.
When to Use
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Examples in Conversation
โThe museum has an old cannon from the 1800s.โ
โDid you hear the cannon fire during the celebration?โ
Learning Path
โถFull 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.
Related Words
Synonyms:
artillerygun
Word Family:
cannonballcannonadecannonier