cannon

US /ˈkæn.ən/
UK /ˈkæn.ən/
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1.

a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, used in warfare to fire heavy projectiles

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The ancient fortress still had several old cannons on display.
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They fired the cannon to signal the start of the ceremony.
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artillerygunhowitzermortarordnance
2.

a large gun, especially one mounted on a warship or aircraft

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The warship was equipped with powerful naval cannons.
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Fighter jets often carry rapid-fire cannons for aerial combat.
1.

to hit (a ball) very hard or fast, especially in sports

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The striker cannoned the ball into the back of the net.
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He cannoned the golf ball straight down the fairway.
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smashblastfireshootstrike
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loose cannon