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cannons

/ˈkænənz/ /ˈkænɪnz/

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noun

A complete assembly, consisting of an artillery tube and a breech mechanism, firing mechanism or base cap, which is a component of a gun, howitzer or mortar. It may include muzzle appendages.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, actors fired the cannons to simulate a naval battle. "

military weapon machine technical war

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Any similar device for shooting material out of a tube.

Examples :

"At the school festival, they used air cannons to shoot confetti into the crowd. "

device weapon military technology

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A bone of a horse's leg, between the fetlock joint and the knee or hock.

Examples :

"The veterinarian examined the horse's cannons, checking for any signs of swelling or injury. "

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noun

Examples :

"The dog's playful bite hurt my arm; it was like a small cannon bit. "

part weapon military machine

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A large muzzle-loading artillery piece.

Examples :

"The old fort still had cannons pointing out to sea, a reminder of past battles. "

military weapon nautical technology history war

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noun noun

Examples :

"The basketball player's skillful cannons made the ball bounce perfectly into the hoop. "

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The arm of a player that can throw well.

Examples :

""The shortstop on our baseball team has cannons for arms; he can throw the ball all the way to first base without a bounce." "

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A hollow cylindrical piece carried by a revolving shaft, on which it may, however, revolve independently.

Examples :

"The machine shop had several cannons for testing different types of metal alloys. "

machine technical part

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(Chinese chess) A piece which moves horizontally and vertically like a rook but captures another piece by jumping over a different piece in the line of attack.

Examples :

"In Chinese chess, the cannons are powerful because they can capture pieces from a distance by jumping over a middleman. "

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verb

To bombard with cannons.

Examples :

"The protesters planned to cannon the politician's office with water balloons filled with glitter. "

military weapon war

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To play the carom billiard shot. To strike two balls with the cue ball

Examples :

"The white cannoned off the red onto the pink."

sport game entertainment

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To fire something, especially spherical, rapidly.

Examples :

"The tennis ball machine cannons balls across the court, one after another, for practice. "

military weapon action

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To collide or strike violently, especially so as to glance off or rebound.

Examples :

"The two pool balls cannoned off each other after the break, sending one flying off the table. "

action military war

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A generally accepted principle; a rule.

Examples :

"The trial must proceed according to the canons of law."

doctrine philosophy law religion system moral value

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A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.

Examples :

"The novels of Jane Austen form a significant cannon of English literature. "

literature culture

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The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.

Examples :

"the entire Shakespeare canon"

literature writing culture

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A eucharistic prayer, particularly the Roman Canon.

Examples :

"The priest recited the cannons during the solemn High Mass, leading the congregation in prayer. "

religion ritual theology

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A religious law or body of law decreed by the church.

Examples :

"We must proceed according to canon law."

religion law theology

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A catalogue of saints acknowledged and canonized in the Roman Catholic Church.

Examples :

"The professor mentioned the difficulty in compiling a comprehensive index of cannons due to the sheer number of saints recognized throughout history. "

religion theology

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In monasteries, a book containing the rules of a religious order.

Examples :

"The new monks carefully studied the cannons to understand the daily routines and obligations of their order. "

religion literature history

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A member of a cathedral chapter; one who possesses a prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"The cathedral employed several cannons who were responsible for leading prayers and managing the church's finances. "

religion organization person job

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A piece of music in which the same melody is played by different voices, but beginning at different times; a round.

Examples :

"Pachelbel’s Canon has become very popular."

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(Roman law) A rent or stipend payable at some regular time, generally annual, e.g., canon frumentarius

Examples :

"While the landowner allowed tenant farmers to cultivate the fields, he still expected his cannons, a yearly payment in grain, as stipulated in the old Roman law agreement. "

law property finance economy

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Those sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe.

Examples :

"To fully understand the Harry Potter universe, fans often rely on the books and films as the primary cannons, dismissing fan theories that contradict them. "

literature story media

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A rolled and filleted loin of meat; also called cannon.

Examples :

"a canon of beef or lamb"

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A large size of type formerly used for printing the church canons, standardized as 48-point.

Examples :

"The old printing press still had a drawer labeled "Cannons," containing a font size perfect for displaying important headings or titles, reminiscent of its original use for church canons. "

language writing type

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The part of a bell by which it is suspended; the ear or shank of a bell.

Examples :

"The bell ringer checked the cannons of the church bells to ensure they were securely fastened to the support beam before the Sunday service. "

part sound bell-ringing music structure

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Examples :

"The experienced pool player aimed carefully and made three cannons in a row. "

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A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.

Examples :

"The cannons gathered in the cathedral's hall for their weekly meeting, discussing upcoming services and community outreach. "

religion person

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A canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders.

Examples :

"Father Michael, one of the cannons serving at the abbey, led the morning prayer service. "

religion person group

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A Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or twice that number and two bridges.

Examples :

"The musician carefully tuned the many strings of his cannons before the performance, ensuring each note resonated perfectly. "