cannon
gb/kˈænən/ us/kˈænən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9600
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
large heavy gun for firing shells
A very big, heavy gun that shoots large bullets or shells, often used in war or on old ships and forts.
Vzorec užití:
a cannon on [a ship/a wall/a tank]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse "cannon" (a big gun) with "canon" (a rule or an official list). Remember that the weapon has two n's: caNNON.
Synonyma
artillery piece (More technical and formal, used mainly in military language for large guns like cannons.)
Antonyma
handgun (Refers to a small gun held in one hand, contrasting with a large, mounted cannon.)
Kolokace
load the cannon
|fire the cannon
|cannon fire
|ship's cannons
|tank cannon
|anti-aircraft cannon
Témata
war
|weapons
|history
|politics
Příklady
- The old fortress still has cannons pointing out toward the sea.
- As the battle began, the sound of cannons echoed across the valley.
- The ship's cannons were loaded and ready to fire at the approaching enemy.
- In the museum we saw a massive 18th‑century cannon taken from a warship.
- Modern tanks use a powerful cannon as their main weapon.
Učební příklady
- The soldiers fired a cannon at the wall.
- There is an old cannon in front of the castle.
- The tank has a big cannon on top.
- We heard the cannon and saw smoke in the sky.
- They used many cannons in the war.
Sloveso
C1
action
2
hit something and bounce off
To hit something very hard and then move away again, usually when a ball or another moving thing hits a surface or another object.
Vzorec užití:
[something] cannons off [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use "cannon" only as a noun. As a verb, it usually describes a ball, vehicle, or object hitting something with force and bouncing away, often in sports commentary.
Synonyma
ricochet (More formal and often used for bullets or shrapnel, but describes the same kind of hitting and bouncing movement.)
Antonyma
stop (If something stops when it hits a surface, it does not bounce or continue moving like something that cannons off it.)
Kolokace
cannon off the post
|cannon off the bar
|cannon into the crowd
|cannon into another car
|cannon off the wall
Témata
sports
|movement
|transportation
Příklady
- The ball cannoned off the post and back into play.
- Her shot cannoned off the crossbar and flew into the stands.
- The snooker ball cannoned off the cushion and struck the red.
- The runaway trolley cannoned into a parked car before coming to rest.
- A piece of debris cannoned off the wall and nearly hit the referee.
Učební příklady
- The ball cannoned off the wall and hit my leg.
- His shot cannoned off the post and did not go in.
- The car slid on the ice and cannoned into a tree.
- In the game, the white ball cannoned off another ball.
- The toy train cannoned off the table and fell down.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
action
3
cue‑ball shot hitting two balls
In games like billiards or snooker, a shot where the white ball hits one ball and then hits another ball.
Vzorec užití:
to make/play [a] cannon
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "cannon" in this sense is the same as the big gun. In billiards or snooker, "a cannon" is a special kind of shot, not a weapon.
Synonyma
carom (More common in American English for this type of shot, while "cannon" is used especially in British cue‑sports terms.)
Antonyma
direct pot (A shot where the cue ball hits only one ball straight into a pocket, the opposite of a multi‑ball contact like a cannon.)
Kolokace
make a cannon
|play a cannon
|a lucky cannon
|a long cannon
|a perfect cannon
Témata
games
|sports
Příklady
- He made a difficult cannon to land perfect position on the black.
- The frame was won with a clever cannon that opened up the pack of reds.
- She tried a long cannon but the cue ball just missed the second ball.
- A fluke cannon left him snookered behind the green.
- The commentator praised the delicate cannon that set up the winning break.
Učební příklady
- He played a cannon and hit two balls.
- She won the point with a lucky cannon.
- The player tried a cannon but hit only one ball.
- That cannon gave him a good shot on the black.
- In this game you can score by making a cannon.
Podstatné jméno
informal
C1
entity
4
very powerful shot or kick
A very strong and fast shot or kick of a ball in a game.
Vzorec užití:
hit/fire [a] cannon into [the goal/the net]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this always refers to the weapon. In sports, especially in commentary, "a cannon" often just means a very powerful shot or kick.
Synonyma
rocket (Informal sports slang for a very powerful shot, similar in strength but with more emphasis on speed and surprise.)
Antonyma
soft shot (A weak, slow attempt that contrasts with the power and speed suggested by "a cannon".)
Kolokace
hit a cannon
|a left‑footed cannon
|a cannon from distance
|a cannon into the top corner
|an absolute cannon
Témata
sports
Příklady
- He scored with a cannon from thirty yards out.
- The defender unleashed a right‑footed cannon into the top corner.
- Her cannon from the edge of the box left the goalkeeper with no chance.
- The crowd roared as his cannon rattled the crossbar.
- Commentators replayed the cannon over and over on the big screen.
Učební příklady
- He hit a cannon and scored a goal.
- She fired a cannon into the net.
- The player’s cannon was too strong for the keeper.
- That cannon from far away was amazing.
- The crowd loved his left‑footed cannon.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
entity
5
cannon piece in Chinese chess
In Chinese chess, a special piece that moves in straight lines but must jump over one piece to take another piece.
Vzorec užití:
move the cannon to [a square/a file]
Synonyma
pao (The transliterated Chinese name of the same piece; used in more specialized xiangqi discussions.)
Kolokace
move the cannon
|advance the cannon
|central cannon opening
|double cannon attack
Témata
games
|culture
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- He advanced his cannon to put pressure on the opponent’s general.
- The opening featured an aggressive central cannon aimed at the enemy camp.
- Losing a cannon early in xiangqi can weaken your attack.
- She used both cannons to create a powerful double attack on the palace.
- In xiangqi notation, the cannon is often marked with a special symbol.
Učební příklady
- In Chinese chess, the cannon is a strong piece.
- He moved his cannon to attack the other side.
- If you lose a cannon, it is hard to win.
- She uses her cannon to give check to the general.
- The coach showed us how the cannon moves.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C2
entity
6
very large traditional type size
An old printing word for a very big size of letters made of metal.
Vzorec užití:
set [text] in cannon
Synonyma
large type (A general modern description; it does not refer to the exact historical size called "cannon".)
Antonyma
small type (Refers to letters of a much smaller size, the opposite of the very large type size "cannon".)
Kolokace
cannon type
|set in cannon
|large cannon letters
Témata
printing
|typography
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- The title was set in cannon to dominate the front page.
- Early printers sometimes used cannon for Bibles and other important works.
- He specialized in casting large display sizes such as cannon and double‑cannon.
- Only a few foundries still offer fonts in cannon size.
- The old specimen book listed cannon among its largest sizes of type.
Učební příklady
- The printer used cannon for the main title.
- In the past, books sometimes used cannon for big headings.
- Cannon is a name for a very big size of letters.
- Modern printers do not often use cannon type.
- He showed us a page printed in cannon.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
cannon
IPA
GB/kˈænən/
US/kˈænən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
can - non (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (can)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: cannon
- Plural: cannon, cannons
Příbuzná slova
Forms
cannons
noun
Core family
cannonball
noun B1
Advanced or less common
cannoneer
noun
cannonade
noun
Výrazy
cannon fodder
1/kˈænən fˈɑdɚ/
idiom
people treated as expendable in war
Soldiers or other people who are treated as if their lives are not important and are sent into very dangerous situations where many will die.
Příklady
- Poorly trained troops were used as cannon fodder on the front lines.
- Critics say the workers are treated like cannon fodder in the company’s cost‑cutting plans.
- The film shows young recruits being sent in as cannon fodder with little hope of survival.
cannon into
1/kˈænən ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
crash hard into something
To hit someone or something very hard while you are moving, often by accident.
Příklady
- The striker cannoned into the goalkeeper while chasing the loose ball.
- A cyclist lost control and cannoned into a group of pedestrians.
- The trolley cannoned into the shelves, sending products flying everywhere.
cannon off
1/kˈænən ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
hit a surface and bounce away
To hit a surface very hard and then move away quickly in another direction.
Příklady
- The ball cannoned off the bar and out of play.
- A stone cannoned off the window but luckily did not break it.
- His shot cannoned off the defender and wrong‑footed the keeper.
loose cannon
1/lˈus kˈænən/
idiom
informal
uncontrolled, unpredictable person
A person who cannot be controlled and who may suddenly do or say something that causes problems for others.
Příklady
- He’s a bit of a loose cannon, so you never know what he’ll say in meetings.
- The coach called the striker a loose cannon after his angry comments to the press.
- They worry she could be a loose cannon if she joins the leadership team.