cannon
word
/ˈkænən/
KA-nuhn
/kˈænən/
KA-nuhn
Definition
A cannon is a large, heavy gun that fires powerful shots, usually in war or in older military settings. It can also refer to similar large guns on ships or in forts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a traditional or historical large gun, not a modern everyday firearm. Common combinations include 'fire a cannon', 'cannon shot', and 'cannon ball'. Do not confuse it with 'canon', which is a different word.
Spanish: cañón (arma)Portuguese (BR): canhãoPortuguese (PT): canhãoChinese (Simplified): 大炮Chinese (Traditional): 大炮Hindi: तोपArabic: مدفعBengali: ক্যানন - তোপRussian: пушкаJapanese: 大砲Vietnamese: đại bácKorean: 대포Turkish: topUrdu: توپIndonesian: meriam
Example Sentences
The old cannon is in front of the museum.
basic
They fired the cannon at noon.
basic
The ship had a large cannon on its side.
basic
When the festival started, they fired a cannon to mark the moment.
natural
You could hear the cannon from miles away.
natural
That fort still has a cannon pointed toward the sea.
natural