cannon
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A clean-up is under way after disorder was mainly concentrated along one street in the Greater Belfast area, where police deployed water cannon to disperse a crowd.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
In general, Konie, the staff sergeant, said they used their cannon and the 30mm ammunition for larger targets, while taking advantage of the smaller gun’s higher rate of fire for smaller targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
I can’t imagine being more of a loose cannon, or how you would navigate it without that grounding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The Kenyan Airways plane on which Sawe flew home was given a water cannon salute when it arrived, as dancers and musicians performed.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
“When they fired the cannon Old Master called out to John to fetch his horse Caractacus from the stable and rode off.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
Vocabulary lists containing cannon
Words Every Pirate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Commonly Confused Words, List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Japanese History - Middle School and High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
