Cannon

Pronunciation: /ˈkænən/

Definitions of cannon

noun a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, formerly used in warfare

Example Sentences

A1 The pirate ship had a big cannon on its deck.

A2 The soldiers fired the cannon during the battle.

B1 The historical reenactment featured a working cannon from the 1800s.

B2 The artillery unit used a powerful cannon to bombard the enemy positions.

C1 The museum displayed a collection of ancient cannons used in various wars.

C2 The military museum showcased a rare and well-preserved cannon from the 16th century.

Examples of cannon in a Sentence

formal The military deployed a powerful cannon to defend the fortress.

informal They brought out the big cannon for the fireworks show.

slang That new speaker system is a total cannon!

figurative Her words were like a cannon, blasting through his defenses.

Grammatical Forms of cannon

• past tense: cannoned
• plural: cannons
• comparative: more cannon
• superlative: most cannon
• present tense: cannons
• future tense: will cannon
• perfect tense: has cannoned
• continuous tense: is cannoning
• singular: cannon
• positive degree: cannon
• infinitive: to cannon
• gerund: cannoning
• participle: cannoned

Origin and Evolution of cannon

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cannon' originated from the Latin word 'cannone' which means tube or cylinder.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a tube or cylinder, the word 'cannon' evolved to specifically mean a large artillery piece used in warfare.