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can·non·ball also cannon ball (k

n-bôl

)

1. A round projectile fired from a cannon.

2. A jump into water made with the arms grasping the upraised knees.

3. Something, such as a fast train, moving with great speed.

4. Sports A fast low serve in tennis.

intr.v. can·non·balled also can·non balled, can·non·ball·ing also can·non ball·ing, can·non·balls also can·non balls

1. To travel with great speed.

2. To jump into water while grasping one's upraised knees with one's arms.

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cannon ball - a solid projectile that in former times was fired from a cannon

cannonball, round shot

projectile, missile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

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