Synonyms for cannon

Synonyms for (noun) cannon

Synonyms: carom, cannon

Definition: a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other

Similar words: stroke, shot

Definition: (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

Usage: it took two strokes to get out of the bunker; a good shot requires good balance and tempo; he left me an almost impossible shot


Synonyms: cannon, shank

Definition: lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals

Similar words: body part

Definition: any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity


Synonyms: cannon

Definition: a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

Similar words: artillery, ordnance, heavy weapon, gun

Definition: large but transportable armament


Synonyms: cannon

Definition: heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane

Similar words: gun

Definition: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)


Synonyms: cannon

Definition: (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm

Similar words: armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour

Definition: specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire


Synonyms: cannon

Definition: heavy gun fired from a tank

Similar words: gun

Definition: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)


Synonyms for (verb) cannon

Synonyms: cannon

Definition: fire a cannon

Similar words: muster out, discharge

Definition: release from military service


Synonyms: cannon

Definition: make a cannon

Similar words: hit

Definition: cause to move by striking

Usage: hit a ball


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