Pronunciation

/kænˈɒn/

Definitions

Noun

1. A large, heavy gun mounted on a carriage, typically with a long barrel, used for firing projectiles at great distance: The cannon fire echoed across the battlefield. (兵器)
2. An early type of firearm, especially one mounted on a ship: The ship’s cannons were关键 part of naval warfare.
3. A printing press: The new printing cannon allowed for faster production of books.
4. A device or mechanism that projects something forcefully: The sound cannon at the concert produced loud noises.

Verb

1. To fire a cannon: The cannons were fired during the historical reenactment.
2. To use a cannon as a metaphor or analogy: Her words were a literary cannon, hitting their mark with precision.

Adjective

1. Large and powerful: The cannonball-sized idea was a game-changer.

Phrases

• “Firing a cannon salute” is a formal military honor.
• “Cannon fodder” is a term for soldiers who are sent into battle with little protection.
• “Cannonball stomach” refers to someone’s ability to eat large amounts.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The cannonball crashed through the window, shattering the glass.
• Verb: The captain commanded his crew to cannon the enemy ship.
• Adjective: The cannonball-shaped flowerbed made a striking visual feature in the garden.

Synonyms

• Artillery piece
• Gun
• Missile
• Grenade launcher
• Launcher (for certain types of projectiles)
• Weapon (when referring to a general-purpose weapon)