Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

canhão

noun
/kahn-yaw/
Definition
A large gun or artillery piece, typically used for military purposes.
Examples
  • O canhão disparou durante a batalha.
  • They installed a new canhão on the battlefield.
  • Na história, os canhões mudaram o curso da guerra.
Meaning
Refers to a heavy weapon designed to fire projectile munitions, often used in warfare.
Synonyms
  • artilharia
  • grande arma
  • canhão de pólvora