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can|non — «KAN uhn», noun, plural nons or (collectively) non, verb. –n. 1. a big gun that is too large to be carried by hand and is fixed to the ground, or mounted on a carriage or in a tank or other vehicle, or on an airplane. Cannons can be raised and… … Useful english dictionary
can|non|ade — «KAN uh NAYD», noun, verb, ad|ed, ad|ing. –n. 1. a continued firing of cannon; barrage: »the crash of the cannonade. 2. Figurative. a verbal assault: »a furious political cannonade … Useful english dictionary
can|non|ball — «KAN uhn BL», noun, adjective, verb. –n. 1. Also, cannon ball. a large iron or steel ball formerly fired from cannons. Cannonballs were usually solid. 2. a very fast, straight serve in tennis: »He returned Froehling s cannonball beautifully,… … Useful english dictionary
can|non|eer|ing — «KAN uh NIHR ihng», noun. the duties or skill of a cannoneer … Useful english dictionary
can|non|eer — «KAN uh NIHR», noun. an artilleryman; gunner. ╂[< Middle French canonnier < canon cannon] … Useful english dictionary
Can|non|ism — «KAN uhn IHZ uhm», noun. U.S. excessive or partisan use of the power of the Speaker in the House of Representatives. ╂[< Joseph G. (“Uncle Joe”) Cannon, Illinois Republican, Speaker of the House from 1903 to 1911 + ism] … Useful english dictionary
col|can|non — «kuhl KAN uhn, KL kan », noun. an Irish or Scottish dish consisting of cabbage and potatoes boiled and mashed together and seasoned. ╂[< col(e) cabbage; origin uncertain] … Useful english dictionary
can·non·ade — /ˌkænəˈneıd/ noun, pl ades [count] : an attack with cannons that continues for a long time The French directed a cannonade at the British for three hours … Useful english dictionary
can·non·ball — /ˈkænənˌbɑːl/ noun, pl balls [count] : a heavy metal or stone ball that is shot from a cannon … Useful english dictionary
non — non·bank; non·belligerent; non·book; non·combatant; non·combustible; non·committal; non·conformist; non·de·script; non·effective; non·essential; non·existent; non·immune; non·interventionist; non·ionic; non·ju·rant; non·literate; non·metallic;… … English syllables
