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cannoned

 

[ ˈkæn.ənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

The term 'cannoned' refers to the past participle form of the verb 'cannon', which typically describes something that has been shot from a cannon or metaphorically refers to a situation where someone has been overwhelmed or attacked by an abundance of something. In a more informal context, it can also describe being intoxicated.

Synonyms

attacked, bombarded, drunk, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

  • The fort was cannoneered during the battle.
  • He felt canoned after the wild party last night.
  • The ship was canonned, taking heavy fire from the coastline.
  • She was canoned with gifts on her birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "cannoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canhoneado

🇮🇳 तोप से चलाया गया

🇩🇪 kanoniert

🇮🇩 ditembak

🇺🇦 обстріляний з гармати

🇵🇱 kanonowany

🇯🇵 大砲で撃たれた

🇫🇷 canonné

🇪🇸 cañoneado

🇹🇷 top atışı yapılmış

🇰🇷 포로 발사된

🇸🇦 مُدَفَّعٌ

🇨🇿 kanonovaný

🇸🇰 kanonovaný

🇨🇳 炮击的

🇸🇮 kanoniran

🇮🇸 kannónuð

🇰🇿 оқтан атылған

🇬🇪 კანონირებული

🇦🇿 topdan atılan

🇲🇽 cañoneado

Word origin

The word 'cannon' originates from the Middle Ages, deriving from the Latin word 'canna', meaning 'tube' or 'pipe'. This relates to the cannon's barrel-like structure through which projectiles are fired. The use of cannons became prominent in warfare during the 14th and 15th centuries, where they played a crucial role in sieges and battlefield tactics. Over time, the term 'cannoned' evolved to describe the action of being struck or affected as though by a cannon. In modern usage, it has also taken on slang meanings, often associated with excessive drinking or being overwhelmed by experiences. The evolution of this word reflects both the literal impact of cannonfire in history and the metaphorical weight of experiences in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,804, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.