Vocabulary Entry

cannon

|noun • verb

noun

A large, heavy piece of artillery that is typically mounted on wheels and fires projectiles.

Example Sentences

"The soldiers loaded the cannon with gunpowder and cannonballs."

"During the war, the fort was well-defended with several cannons."

"The sound of the cannon firing echoed across the battlefield."

verb

Example Sentences

"The military commander ordered his troops to cannon the enemy stronghold."

"He skillfully cannoned the shot, sending it directly toward the target."

"They planned to cannon the old ship for a spectacular fireworks show."