cannonKK [ˈkænən] ｜ /ˈkænən/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a large artillery gun, usually on wheels, used for firing heavy projectiles.
The army positioned the cannon on the hilltop and unleashed a barrage of cannon fire towards the enemy's fortifications.
C2noun
a heavy gun that is fired from a tank for attacking fortified positions or enemy tanks.
During the battle, the soldiers used a cannon to blast through the enemy's defensive barrier.
C2noun
a heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane used for strafing ground targets.
During the war, the fighter aircraft armed with cannons proved to be highly effective in taking out enemy tanks and fortifications on the ground.
C1verb
to fire a cannon
The artillery crew prepared to cannon fire as part of the military exercise.
發射砲彈；開砲
C1noun
a cylindrical piece of armor plate, used in the Middle Ages, that protects the arm.
In preparation for battle, the knight strapped on his cannon to protect his arm from enemy attacks.
護臂甲（中世紀盔甲）
C1noun
the lower part of the leg in hoofed mammals that extends from the hock to the fetlock.
The horse's cannon was strong and sturdy, helping it to run with power and grace.
C2noun
a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other.
During the intense billiards match, John skillfully performed a cannon by striking the cue ball against the red ball and perfectly colliding with the yellow ball to pocket them both.
C2verb
to hit one or more balls with the cue ball, causing them to hit each other.
In a game of pool, the skilled player expertly cannons the balls, strategically positioning them for his next shot.