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cannonball

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Noun — A round metal projectile fired from a cannon.

How to use cannonball

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

do a cannonball cannonball into the pool

Etymology

From "cannon" plus "ball," describing the round shot fired from a cannon.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cannonball” mean?

The word “cannonball” means a round metal projectile fired from a cannon. In plain terms, a round cannon shot, or a big-splash pool jump done the same shape.

How do you pronounce “cannonball”?

“Cannonball” is pronounced KA-nuhn-bawl (/ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ in IPA).

How do you use “cannonball” in a sentence?

Here is “cannonball” used in a sentence: “Museum visitors can see cannonballs recovered from the old shipwreck.”

What part of speech is “cannonball”?

Depending on how it is used, “cannonball” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “cannonball” have?

“Cannonball” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a round metal projectile fired from a cannon.

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