cannon

[US]/ˈkænən/
[UK]/ˈkænən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large gun that is set on wheels and is used for firing heavy shells
vi. to collide forcefully with something

Phrases & Collocations

firing the cannon

cannonball

water cannon

cannon fodder

loose cannon

Example Sentences

the reverberant booms of cannon.

the couple behind almost cannoned into us.

his shot cannoned off the crossbar.

At night: Visit to the Cannon Shot Ceremony Show at The Morro Fortress.

Cannons bombarded enemy lines.

Rifles and cannons volleyed on all sides.

In this old castle you can see cannons from the 17th century.

The bullets and cannon-balls were flying in all directions.

the noise of cannon fire. Adin is a jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds:

Don't move units in front of your cannons - especialy when your artillery have cannister selected.

Their lives were not considered important—they were just the cannon fodder.

The armament consists of 1 twin-linked Assault Cannon and 2 Flamestorm Cannons (each on a side sponson). It may be upgraded to mount a Multi-melta and/or a pintle mounted Storm Bolter.

3. Heavy howitzer: These cannon only fire ballistically, have a low rate of fire, an extremely wide range and do a high amount of damage.

A theatrical cannon, set off during the performance, misfired, igniting the wooden beams and thatching.

The team had no intention of being cannon fodder when they played the champions, and were determined to win.

They also carried automated laser cannon turrets programmed to attack inceptor starfighters, along with armor plating and advanced shields that defended against both turbolasers and ion cannons.

The statue of General Sedgwick, cast from cannons captured by the VI Corps which he commanded during the Civil War, has rowel spurs that turn.

Display the old type locomotive, chariot, battleplane, high cannon inside the field. Another get close to water the pool, grilled meat area provides the people with the recreation.

Combined with the Redeemer's sophisticated targeting systems these flamestorm cannons a reable to purqe even a well-defended bunker complex in seconds.

Real-world Examples

A good word to describe a loose cannon is unpredictable.

Source: VOA Special September 2020 Collection

But I would not describe a loose cannon as fickle.

Source: VOA Special September 2020 Collection

In Jerusalem, police and soldiers use water cannon against demonstrators.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation March 2023

The riot police had been using water cannons and tear gas.

Source: CNN Listening Collection July 2013

Adam's very talkative, but he's a loose cannon at times.

Source: Tips for IELTS Speaking.

The police use water cannon to disperse crowds in another city Mandalay.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation February 2021

And you don't want that? You don't want a loose cannon?

Source: American English dialogue

Protesters set fire to barricades while police used water cannon to disperse them.

Source: BBC Listening December 2019 Collection

She had a clipper bow, and on her foredeck was mounted a three-inch cannon.

Source: Stuart Little

In the capital Naypyidaw, police did use water cannon to try to disperse protesters.

Source: BBC World Headlines

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