Het kanon
Example: Het kanon stond op de oude vestingmuur tijdens het gevecht.
Definition
"Het kanon" refers to a large, heavy gun typically mounted on wheels or a fixed position, used historically in warfare to launch projectiles over long distances. It played a crucial role in battles, such as those fought on fortress walls.
Etymology
The word "het kanon" comes from the Dutch language, derived from the Latin word 'canna' meaning 'tube' or 'pipe'. The term evolved to describe the tubular artillery weapon known as a cannon, which was widely used in European warfare from the late medieval period onwards.
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"Het kanon" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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