Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cannon-shot
noun
/ˈkænən ʃɒt/
Definition
A projectile fired from a cannon, typically used in the context of warfare.
Examples
- The cannon-shot echoed across the battlefield, signaling the start of the assault.
- He dove for cover as the cannon-shot exploded nearby.
- Legend has it that the town was founded on the site of a historic cannon-shot.
Meaning
Cannon-shot refers to the act of firing a cannon as well as the physical projectile that is launched.
Synonyms
- artillery fire
- gunfire
- shell
