cannon
US /ˈkæn.ən/
UK /ˈkæn.ən/
1.
cannone
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.
L'antica fortezza aveva ancora diversi vecchi cannoni in mostra.
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They fired the cannon to signal the start of the ceremony.
Hanno sparato il cannone per segnalare l'inizio della cerimonia.
2.
cannone, arma da fuoco di grosso calibro
a large gun, especially one mounted on a warship or aircraft
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The warship was equipped with powerful naval cannons.
La nave da guerra era equipaggiata con potenti cannoni navali.
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Fighter jets often carry rapid-fire cannons for aerial combat.
I jet da combattimento spesso trasportano cannoni a fuoco rapido per il combattimento aereo.
1.
sparare, colpire forte
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.
L'attaccante ha sparato la palla in fondo alla rete.
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He cannoned the golf ball straight down the fairway.
Ha sparato la pallina da golf dritta lungo il fairway.