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/
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
The old cannon stood proudly outside the historic fortress.
The museum preserved the cannon for future generations. (💣 Large Gun + 🎯 Fires Heavy Shells → Cannon)
The historic cannon fired a cannonball before the town marathon began.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'canna' meaning reed or tube. The word originally described the barrel-like shape of a cannon, and later evolved to signify a rule or standard, particularly in religious and legal contexts.
Breakdown
canna (tube, reed) → cannon (large gun; also a rule or principle in religious/legal usage)
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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