cannon Synonyms
Another word for cannon
• noun (Context 1)
A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on a carriage, used for firing heavy projectiles.
"The historic fortress still features a bronze artillery aimed toward the harbor to illustrate its past coastal defenses."
• verb (Context 2)
To collide forcefully and abruptly into someone or something.
"The eager child cannoned into her father as she ran out of the school gates."
• verb (Context 3)
To rebound or ricochet off a surface with considerable force.
"The errant football cannoned off the crossbar and landed deep in the stands."
• noun (Context 4)
A shot in billiards in which the cue ball successively strikes two other balls.
"He played a delicate carom off the red ball to precisely position himself for the next shot."
Opposites of cannon
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cannon varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: