Cannon
/kˈænən/
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Definition
(noun) A complete assembly, consisting of an artillery tube and a breech mechanism, firing mechanism or base cap, which is a component of a gun, howitzer or mortar, which may include muzzle appendages.
Sentence Examples
The cannon went off by accident.
Never use a cannon to kill a fly.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient ____ was displayed in the middle of the city park today.