Basic Details
Word: Cannon
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large, heavy weapon that fires projectiles like cannonballs or shells.
Synonyms: Artillery, gun, weapon
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Eat your own cannon: To face the consequences of one's own actions or decisions, often after criticism. Example: "After pointing out others' mistakes without realising his own, he had to eat his own cannon during the review."
- Red alert cannon: A warning that something dangerous is about to happen. Example: "When the storm warnings came, we were on red alert cannon for the next few days."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In history class, we learned about the massive cannons used during wars to defend castles.
Example 2: The old cannon in the city park serves as a reminder of the town's rich history.
Example 3: During the festival, they fired a cannon to signal the start of the celebrations, and everyone cheered.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cannons were first used in warfare in the 13th century and were made of iron or bronze? They revolutionised how battles were fought, as they could shoot powerful projectiles over long distances!
Famous Quote
"The cannon will make the same noises as the orchestra, but the music will not be the same." - Alfred de Musset
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cannon" mean?
a) A type of small weapon
b) A large heavy weapon
c) A kind of musical instrument
d) A type of explosive
Answer: b) A large heavy weapon
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cannon"?
a) Water gun
b) Artillery
c) Shield
d) Sword
Answer: b) Artillery
3. Which sentence uses "cannon" correctly?
a) The cannon fell off the table.
b) The cannon fired successfully during the re-enactment.
c) The cannon danced at the party.
d) The cannon flew across the sky.
Answer: b) The cannon fired successfully during the re-enactment.
4. Which idiom means the same as "cannon"?
a) Eat your own cannon
b) Cold as ice
c) A horse of a different colour
d) As busy as a bee
Answer: a) Eat your own cannon
5. What is the opposite of "cannon"?
a) N/A
b) Handgun
c) Knife
d) Bow
Answer: a) N/A
