cannonball
Cannonball (noun) means a round metal projectile fired from a cannon. Example: “Museum visitors can see cannonballs recovered from the old shipwreck.”
How to use cannonball
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA round cannon shot, or a big-splash pool jump done the same shape.
Word forms
cannonballed past tense, cannonballs plural, cannonballs singular
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Museum visitors can see _____ recovered from the old shipwreck.
Etymology
From "cannon" plus "ball," describing the round shot fired from a cannon.
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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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