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| can·non·ball [ kánnən bàwl ] |
noun (plural can·non·balls) |
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1. ball fired from cannon: a heavy metal or stone ball fired from a cannon
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2. jump into water: a jump into water with the body tucked into a ball, usually with the head down and the knees drawn up to the chest
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intransitive verb (past and past participle can·non·balled, present participle can·non·ball·ing, 3rd person present singular can·non·balls) |
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travel quickly: to travel at great speed
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informal
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  The train cannonballed through the dark tunnel.
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