cannonball
A cannonball is an object used for military attacks that explodes when it hits its target.
When we talk about a cannonball, we often mean something more exciting – someone jumping into water from high up, like off a cliff or a boat. This person usually jumps feet first and makes a big splash when they hit the water below.
How common is "cannonball"?
Word cannonball is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
(artillery)
Real examples of "cannonball" in context
