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Cannonball Meaning in English

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/ˈkænənˌbɔɫ/
KAN-un-bawl
/kˈænənbˌɔːl/
KAN-un-bawl

释义

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.

用法与细微差别

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).

例句

The old castle had many cannonballs in its museum.

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He shouted before jumping in and did a big cannonball.

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A cannonball can do a lot of damage to walls.

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Who can make the biggest splash with their cannonball?

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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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