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Cannon Ball

Description:

A cannon ball refers to a heavy solid projectile, typically made of iron or steel, that is fired from a cannon. It is commonly used in warfare as a destructive weapon, especially during the medieval and early modern periods.

Part of Speech:

• Noun: The cannon ball crashed through the castle wall.
• Verb: The enemy ship was cannon balled into oblivion.

Senses:

1. Physical Sense: The cannon ball rolled down the hill.
2. Figurative Sense: His question hit me like a cannon ball.

Usages:

• Warfare: The cannon ball devastated the enemy's fortification.
• Historical: The museum displayed authentic cannon balls from the Revolutionary War.
• Recreation: The reenactment group fired cannon balls during the event.
• Sports: The football sailed through the air like a cannon ball.

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