cannon
noun
a mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles; a gun, howitzer, or mortar.
cannons
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pluralof cannon.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof cannon (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
cannonnouna mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles; a gun, howitzer, or mortar.
Example Sentences
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The property has been reported to feature a Portuguese Colonial-style villa with a large party room, along with watchtowers and 12 cannons that give the retreat a decidedly fortresslike appearance.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Vectus and Swarmer said the air-defense designs will pull together software from Swarmer and technology from a range of other vendors, including providers of sensors, electronic warfare, drone interceptors, guns and cannons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
The Berlin police used water cannons to help residents of the capital cool off for a second day running Sunday -- this time at the Olympia venue where singer Bruno Mars was performing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
In Berlin, police deployed two water cannons to spray mist onto people.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Another glitter explosion erupts from the cannons, disorienting the serpent once more.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
