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cannonball

The word “cannonball” has 3 syllables: can-non-ball

It's pronounced as /ˈkænənˌbɔl/

What is synonym and antonym for cannonball?

In the thesaurus, “cannonball” has 125 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannonball along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cannonball

Antonyms for cannonball

Meanings of cannonball

  • noun
    1. (artillery).
    2. The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
  • verb
    1. To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.
    2. To careen; to move rapidly.
  • interjection
    1. Yelled when jumping/diving into the water, doing a cannonball landing.

Example Sentences

  • The old cannonball was displayed in the museum as a relic of the war.
  • He dove into the pool with a huge cannonball, splashing everyone nearby.
  • A cannonball struck the castle wall, leaving a deep crater.
  • Soldiers scrambled as a cannonball flew over their heads.
  • She collected a rusted cannonball from the battlefield site.

On this page you'll find 145 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannonball, such as: accelerate, amble, ammo, ammunition, armament, arrow, backfire.

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