cannon — a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkænən/
Korean meaning: 대포, 포
Korean pronunciation: 캐-넌 (강세: 캐)
Example Sentences
- The museum's old cannon hasn't fired in 200 years, but it still scares the pigeons.
- Shakespeare's plays are part of the literary cannon taught in schools.
- My boss is a loose cannon - yesterday he bought pizza for everyone, today he's yelling about pen costs.
cannon
NOUN//ˈkænən//
a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare
Heavy artillery weapon for warfare
Shannon remembers those who had to abandon their cannon.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'canna'(갈대, 관)에서 유래되어 대포의 관 모양을 의미하게 되었고, 후에 규범이라는 뜻도 생겼습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The museum's old cannon hasn't fired in 200 years, but it still scares the pigeons.”
“Shakespeare's plays are part of the literary cannon taught in schools.”
“My boss is a loose cannon - yesterday he bought pizza for everyone, today he's yelling about pen costs.”
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