Definitions

1. noun

a large, powerful gun or artillery piece; a device that fires a projectile, typically a shell or a solid object, over a long distance.

“The cannon fired a loud boom across the entire battlefield.”

2. noun

a type of large tube-shaped musical instrument, typically made of brass, used in orchestras and bands.

“The brass section of the orchestra played a lively melody on their cannons.”

3. noun

a type of cannon or water gun used in games or entertainment.

“The kids used their water cannons to fight each other on a hot summer day.”

4. verb

to fire a cannon, or to make a loud, explosive sound.

“The fireworks cannon exploded into the sky, creating a beautiful display of colors.”