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cannonball

can·non·ball

UK/ˈkænənˌbɔːl/ US/ˈkænʌˌnbɔl/ uncommon slang

noun

1.

Origin

From cannon + ball from being a round ball that is fired from a cannon.

Phrases

  • cannonball effect
  • cannonball fungus
  • cannonball mangrove
  • cannonball problem
  • cannonball run
  • cannonball tree
  • human cannonball
  • rip entry

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