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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cannons

/kænɒnz/ noun · British & US
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What does cannons mean?

noun

Large guns mounted on a carriage or an installation, typically used for firing at high angles, especially against fortifications or in naval warfare. Cannons can also refer to a loud, resonant sound, especially one produced by a loudspeaker or a musical instrument.

Example

"The cannons on the warship fired a barrage of shells at the enemy's fortifications."

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