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Cannonball

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon.
2.NounA spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon.
3.NounAn explosive-filled hollow iron sphere fused through a hole and intended to explode at a calculated distance rather than explode on impact.
4.NounThe act of jumping (typically into a swimming pool) with the legs bent and the arms wrapped around the knees to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
5.NounSomething that moves fast, especially a fast train.
"Meetings of the model train club always begin with the song "Wabash Cannonball"."
6.NounA served ball that travels with great speed and describes little or no arc in flight.
7.VerbTo jump or dive into water, performing a cannonball landing.
"He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."
8.VerbTo career; to move rapidly.
"The car cannonballed past."
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