cannon in French
cannon in French is canon — cannon means a large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
cannon in French
canon
What does "cannon" mean?
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noun A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
"A brass cannon stands on the castle wall as a reminder of old battles."
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verb To collide with something violently.
"The toddler cannoned into the table and then burst out laughing."
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verb To bombard something with cannon fire.
"In the old story, the fleet cannoned the stone walls until the gates gave way."
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cannon in a sentence
- A brass cannon stands on the castle wall as a reminder of old battles.
- The museum has a rusty cannon from an old sailing ship.
- The toddler cannoned into the table and then burst out laughing.
- A cyclist cannoned into the bin after losing control on the wet path.
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What is "cannon" in French?
"cannon" in French is canon. cannon means: A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
How do you use "cannon" in a sentence?
Example: "A brass cannon stands on the castle wall as a reminder of old battles." In French, "cannon" is canon.
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