Het kanon
Example: Het kanon stond op het kasteel tijdens de oorlog.
Definition
"Het kanon" refers to a large, heavy gun typically mounted on a base or wheels, used historically in warfare to fire projectiles at enemy targets. It played a significant role in castle defenses and battlefield combat, such as the cannon standing on the castle during the war.
Etymology
The word "het kanon" in Dutch originates from the Latin word 'cannone,' meaning 'large tube' or 'pipe.' This term evolved through Italian 'cannone,' reflecting the shape of the weapon’s barrel. Did you know that early cannons were often called 'thunder tubes' because of the loud noise they made when firing?
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"Het kanon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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