cannonball Definition
- 1a solid metal ball shot from a cannon
- 2a jump into water with the arms clasped around the knees
Using cannonball: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cannonball" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The cannonball hit the wall with a loud bang.
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The kids were having fun doing cannonballs into the pool.
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The pirate ship fired a cannonball at the enemy ship.
cannonball Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cannonball
Phrases with cannonball
to jump into water with the arms clasped around the knees
Example
The kids were making like cannonballs off the diving board.
an unsanctioned, illegal and highly dangerous car race from New York to Los Angeles
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The movie 'Cannonball Run' is a comedy about an illegal cross-country car race.
to enter or engage in something with great force or enthusiasm
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He cannonballed into his new job, eager to learn and contribute.
Summary: cannonball in Brief
The term 'cannonball' [ˈkanənˌbɔl] refers to a solid metal ball shot from a cannon or a jump into water with the arms clasped around the knees. It can be used to describe a dive into water, as in 'The kids were having fun doing cannonballs into the pool,' or a projectile fired from a cannon, as in 'The pirate ship fired a cannonball at the enemy ship.' 'Cannonball' also extends into phrases like 'make like a cannonball,' which means to jump into water with the arms clasped around the knees.
