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Cannons Meaning for Kids

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What Does Cannons Mean?

Verb

  • To shoot or fire something quickly.
  • To hit two balls in billiards with one shot.
  • To crash into something hard.

Noun

  • A big gun that shoots things like cannonballs or shells.
  • A device that shoots things out of a tube, like a toy cannon.
  • A part of a horse's leg, between the knee and the ankle.
  • A type of shot in billiards where one ball hits two others at the same time.
  • A player’s strong throwing arm, especially in baseball.
  • A rule or principle that people agree on.
  • A collection of important stories or books.
  • A member of a church who helps with religious services.
  • A person who belongs to a religious group that follows certain rules.
  • A musical instrument that is similar to a harp or zither, with many strings.

Cannons — Full Explanation

Cannons are big, loud machines that shoot out big balls called cannonballs. They were used a long time ago in battles.

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