Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cannon
noun
ˈkæn.ən
Definition
A large, heavy weapon used to fire projectiles, typically explosive ones, over a long distance.
Examples
- The army used a cannon to breach the enemy’s fortress.
- During the celebration, a cannon was fired to mark the occasion.
- Historical battles often featured cannons as the primary means of long-range attack.
Meaning
Cannon can refer to both the large artillery weapon itself and the action of firing such a weapon.
Synonyms
- artillery
- gun
- howitzer
- mortar
