cannon ball
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can·non·ball
also cannon ball (kăn′ən-bôl′)n.
1. A round projectile fired from a cannon.
2. A jump into water made with the arms grasping the upraised knees, usually intended to make a big splash.
3. Something, such as a fast train, that moves with great speed.
4. Sports A fast low serve in tennis.
intr.v. can·non·balled, can·non·ball·ing, 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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Noun | 1. | ![]() projectile, missile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled |
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