The cannon
Example: The cannon fired during the battle was very loud.
Definition
"The cannon" refers to a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, used in historical battles to fire heavy projectiles over long distances. It played a significant role in warfare by breaking fortifications and causing devastating damage to enemy forces.
Etymology
"The cannon" originates from the Old Italian word 'cannone,' meaning 'large tube,' which itself comes from the Latin 'canna,' meaning 'reed' or 'tube.' Did you know that its name reflects the original shape of the weapon, resembling a large tube through which projectiles were fired?
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"The cannon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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