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cannonball

The correct spelling is cannonball.

How to pronounce cannonball

noun

Say it like: Can-non-bal-l

The correct spelling is cannonball. (artillery) For example: "The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"

Usage Examples

The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40

He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(artillery)
  2. 2.The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.

verb

  1. 1.To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.
  2. 2.To careen; to move rapidly

interjection

  1. 1.Yelled when jumping/diving into the water, doing a cannonball landing.

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