cannon

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noun

can·non ˈka-nən How to pronounce cannon (audio)

plural cannons or cannon

plural usually cannon

: a large, heavy gun usually mounted on a carriage

: a heavy-caliber automatic aircraft gun firing explosive shells

: any device for propelling a substance or object at high speeds

an air cannon

a T-shirt cannon

Example Sentences

Verb The ball cannoned off the goalpost and into the net.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To create spin on the ball, a staff engineer added a U-shaped device on the end of the cannon: one side was high on friction, and the other was low, to gently impart spin.

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2022 Past observations of the city’s birthday have included a 120-gun salute, a cannon boom and — always — cake.

Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 3 Mar. 2022 For an additional fee, there are pony rides, face painting, and a corn cannon.

Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military held a drill Thursday with missiles and cannon simulating a response to a Chinese missile attack.

BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 There was a feeling of defiance that inspired what felt like a perpetual bull run, the pieces of which now provide ample cannon-fodder for the cynics.

Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 But behind Eovaldi’s cannon for an arm is also a five-pitch repertoire that would make most pitchers envious.

Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2022 Another nail in the coffin for trenches is the use of small-caliber cannon proximity fuses, which can be electronically set to detonate above fighting trenches, showering the enemy taking shelter inside with shrapnel.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Their duel of guile and cannon is a fascinating entry in the annals of warfare at sea.

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022

Verb

The cost per shot is cheap, as the ammunition is technically just electricity generated on the spot and not a missile or even cannon round built in a factory and shipped to the battlefield.

Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020 Jesse Lingard's toe-poke cannoned back out off the post...

SI.com, 24 Oct. 2019 Up stepped Van Nistelrooy, but his effort cannoned off the bar.

SI.com, 28 Sep. 2019 Stefano Sabelli let rip from range, but his shot cannoned off Ricardo Rodriguez and seemed destined to find its way into the back of the net.

SI.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Pavel Florin gets backing from Shane Warne A race to be fitScans later showed no fracture to Smith's arm but the 92mph bouncer that cannoned into the Australian's neck turned out to have had a more lasting effect.

Ben Morse, CNN, 19 Aug. 2019 His attempt cannoned off the post; England took a sigh of relief but there was plenty of work still to do.

SI.com, 19 June 2019 Fragments can cannon about above the Earth’s atmosphere for centuries — striking other satellites, and adding their wreckage to the deadly debris fields.

Jamie Seidel, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2018 His third and final goal had more than a slice of luck to it, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek's effort from outside of the box cannoned into the back of his right foot and looped into the net.

SI.com, 25 June 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English canon, from Anglo-French, from Old Italian cannone, literally, large tube, augmentative of canna reed, tube, from Latin, cane, reed — more at cane

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1567, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	cannons
释义	cannon 1 of 2 noun can·non ˈka-nən plural cannons or cannon 1 plural usually cannon a : a large, heavy gun usually mounted on a carriage b : a heavy-caliber automatic aircraft gun firing explosive shells c : any device for propelling a substance or object at high speeds an air cannon a T-shirt cannon see also water cannon 2 or canon : the projecting part of a bell by which it is hung : ear 3 : the part of the leg in which the cannon bone is found 4 sports, informal : a very strong throwing arm While Hershberger had a quick, accurate arm, Lombardi had a cannon. William Nack a shortstop with a cannon arm cannon 2 of 2 verb cannoned; cannoning; cannons intransitive verb : to discharge cannon transitive verb : cannonade Example Sentences Verb The ball cannoned off the goalpost and into the net. Recent Examples on the Web Noun To create spin on the ball, a staff engineer added a U-shaped device on the end of the cannon: one side was high on friction, and the other was low, to gently impart spin. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2022 Past observations of the city’s birthday have included a 120-gun salute, a cannon boom and — always — cake. Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 3 Mar. 2022 For an additional fee, there are pony rides, face painting, and a corn cannon. Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 19 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military held a drill Thursday with missiles and cannon simulating a response to a Chinese missile attack. BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2022 There was a feeling of defiance that inspired what felt like a perpetual bull run, the pieces of which now provide ample cannon-fodder for the cynics. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 But behind Eovaldi’s cannon for an arm is also a five-pitch repertoire that would make most pitchers envious. Jason Mastrodonato, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2022 Another nail in the coffin for trenches is the use of small-caliber cannon proximity fuses, which can be electronically set to detonate above fighting trenches, showering the enemy taking shelter inside with shrapnel. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 Their duel of guile and cannon is a fascinating entry in the annals of warfare at sea. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Verb The cost per shot is cheap, as the ammunition is technically just electricity generated on the spot and not a missile or even cannon round built in a factory and shipped to the battlefield. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020 Jesse Lingard's toe-poke cannoned back out off the post... SI.com, 24 Oct. 2019 Up stepped Van Nistelrooy, but his effort cannoned off the bar. SI.com, 28 Sep. 2019 Stefano Sabelli let rip from range, but his shot cannoned off Ricardo Rodriguez and seemed destined to find its way into the back of the net. SI.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Pavel Florin gets backing from Shane Warne A race to be fitScans later showed no fracture to Smith's arm but the 92mph bouncer that cannoned into the Australian's neck turned out to have had a more lasting effect. Ben Morse, CNN, 19 Aug. 2019 His attempt cannoned off the post; England took a sigh of relief but there was plenty of work still to do. SI.com, 19 June 2019 Fragments can cannon about above the Earth’s atmosphere for centuries — striking other satellites, and adding their wreckage to the deadly debris fields. Jamie Seidel, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2018 His third and final goal had more than a slice of luck to it, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek's effort from outside of the box cannoned into the back of his right foot and looped into the net. SI.com, 25 June 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English canon, from Anglo-French, from Old Italian cannone, literally, large tube, augmentative of canna reed, tube, from Latin, cane, reed — more at cane First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1567, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing cannon cannon fodder cannon bone loose cannon water cannon cannon fodder cannon bone loose cannon water cannon Kids Definition cannon noun can·non ˈka-nən plural cannons or cannon : a large heavy weapon consisting mostly of a metal tube that is mounted on wheels and is used for firing cannonballs Medical Definition cannon noun can·non ˈkan-ən : the part of the leg in which the cannon bone is found Biographical Definition Cannon biographical name Can·non ˈka-nən Joseph Gurney 1836–1926 Uncle Joe American politician cannons verb present tense third-person singular of cannon as in cannonades Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cannonades barrages nukes bombs bombards buffets ambushes blitzes ambuscades batters plasters surprises waylays mugs sacks bangs away (at) mobs ravages swarms harries loots beleaguers pillages besieges robs plunders surprizes presses attacks assaults raids forays storms invades bum-rushes sics overruns sicks sets on rushes gangs up (on) assails besets charges descends (on or upon) bushwhacks trashes strikes jumps (on) turns (on) goes in (on) pounces (on or upon) Antonyms & Near Antonyms shields protects covers defends guards secures
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