The cannon
Example: The cannon fired loudly during the old battle reenactment.
Definition
"The cannon" refers to a large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, used historically in warfare to fire heavy projectiles over long distances. It played a significant role in battles by breaking fortifications and causing widespread damage.
Etymology
The term "the cannon" originates from the Old Italian word 'cannone,' meaning 'large tube.' This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'canna,' meaning 'reed' or 'tube.' Did you know? Early cannons were named after the tube-like shape through which the projectile was fired.
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"The cannon" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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