Definitions
n. a large heavy gun that fires powerful projectiles
大炮；火炮
Example
An old cannon stood beside the castle entrance.
城堡入口旁摆放着一门旧大炮。
The introduction of cannon changed military architecture, encouraging the construction of thicker walls and lower defensive structures.
大炮的引入改变了军事建筑设计，推动了更厚城墙和更低矮防御工事的建造。
Collocations
- fire a cannon
- cannon fire
- a cannon ball
Usage tip
复数可用cannon或cannons；勿与canon混淆。
FAQ
- What does cannon mean?
- a large heavy gun that fires powerful projectiles
- How is cannon pronounced?
- UK /ˈkænən/, US /ˈkænən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
