cannon
Translation
cannon
Examples
The old fort had a large cannon.
The old fort had a large cannon.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/etc.)) cannon (singular) The old fort had a large cannon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artillery, gun, mortar
Etymology
From Old Italian 'cannone' meaning 'large tube', which comes from 'canna' meaning 'cane, tube'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large 'can' that shoots a ball. That's a 'cannon'.