- demicannon
- demi·cannon
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demicannon
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Demicannon — Dem i*can non, n. (Mil. Antiq.) A kind of ordnance, carrying a ball weighing from thirty to thirty six pounds. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
demicannon — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ noun Etymology: Middle French demi canon, from demi half + canon cannon more at demi , cannon : an obsolete cannon having a bore of about 6 1/2 inches and carrying a ball weighing from 30 to 36 pounds … Useful english dictionary
naval ship — Introduction the chief instrument by which a nation extends its military power onto the seas. Warships protect the movement over water of military forces to coastal areas where they may be landed and used against enemy forces; warships… … Universalium
cannon — /kan euhn/, n., pl. cannons, (esp. collectively) cannon, v. n. 1. a mounted gun for firing heavy projectiles; a gun, howitzer, or mortar. 2. Brit. Mach. quill (def. 10). 3. Armor. a cylindrical or semicylindrical piece of plate armor for the… … Universalium
Cannon — /kan euhn/, n. 1. Annie Jump /jump/, 1863 1941, U.S. astronomer. 2. Joseph Gurney /gerr nee/, ( Uncle Joe ), 1836 1926, U.S. politician and legislator. * * * Long range artillery piece, as distinguished from other big guns such as the howitzer or … Universalium
whole cannon — noun : a 16th and 17th century cannon throwing a projectile weighing from 70 to 120 pounds compare demicannon … Useful english dictionary
