cannonball
word
Definition
A cannonball is a large, round metal ball that is shot from a cannon. It can also mean a type of diving into water where you tuck your knees and splash a lot.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally in historical/military contexts, and playfully for the jump or splash at pools. As a dive, 'do a cannonball' is very informal and common among kids. Not to be confused with 'cannon' (the weapon).
Spanish: bala de cañón - bomba de cañónPortuguese (BR): bala de canhãoPortuguese (PT): bala de canhãoChinese (Simplified): 炮弹Chinese (Traditional): 炮彈Hindi: तोप का गोलाArabic: قذيفة مدفعBengali: গোলা (তোপের) - ক্যাননবল (জলকেলিতে ঝাঁপ) Russian: ядро (пушечное) - канонбол (прыжок в воду)Japanese: 砲弾 - キャノンボール（飛び込み）Vietnamese: đạn pháo - kiểu nhảy cannonballKorean: 포탄 - 캐논볼(수영에서 점프하는 동작)Turkish: gülle (top mermisi) - cannonball atlayışı (havuzda yapılan zıplama)Urdu: گولا (توپ کا) - کینن بال (سوئمنگ پول میں چھلانگ)Indonesian: peluru meriam - lompat cannonball
Example Sentences
The old castle had many cannonballs in its museum.
basic
He shouted before jumping in and did a big cannonball.
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A cannonball can do a lot of damage to walls.
basic
Who can make the biggest splash with their cannonball?
natural
The pirate ship fired a cannonball over the sea.
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Kids love doing cannonballs at the pool in the summer.
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