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cannonball

/ˈkænənˌbɔl/ /ˈkænənˌbɑl/

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noun

Kanone, Kanonenkugel

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the cannonball flew across the field after the cannon was fired. "

Während der historischen Nachstellung flog die Kanonenkugel über das Feld, nachdem die Kanone abgefeuert worden war.

military weapon

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noun

Arschbombe

The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

Examples :

"The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"

The New Yorker, 30. August 2004, S.40

sport entertainment action

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verb

Einen Bomben- oder Arschbombe machen

To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.

Examples :

"He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."

Er machte eine Arschbombe in den Pool und durchnässte uns alle.

sport action entertainment

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verb

Rasend fahren, sausen

To careen; to move rapidly

Examples :

"The toddler, released from his mother's grip, cannonballed across the playground towards the swings. "

Das Kleinkind, aus dem Griff seiner Mutter befreit, sauste über den Spielplatz in Richtung der Schaukeln.

action sport vehicle

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interjection

Platsch!

Yelled when jumping/diving into the water, doing a cannonball landing.

Examples :

""Cannonball!" shouted Liam, plunging headfirst into the pool. "

„Platsch!" schrie Liam und stürzte kopfüber in den Pool.

entertainment sport action exclamation