water cannon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of water cannon
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Dr Chakhunashvili's report echoed the conclusion that local journalists, doctors, and civil rights organisations had come to - that the water cannon must have been laced with a chemical.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
The Taiwanese boats also have water cannon and a 20-millimetre static machine gun, but are careful to avoid a confrontation that "could lead to unimaginable consequences", Huang said.
From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025
"Think of the monsoon as a loaded water cannon, and western disturbances as the trigger," he explained.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
The scream was just right — bloodcurdling, if also very funny — and the practical effects crew had finally found the proper volume and trajectory of the water cannon.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2024
He wore a black ski mask and carried a large, complex green water cannon.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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