Cannoned

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of cannon form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Furnished with cannon. not-comparable, poetic

    "Gilbralter's cannoned steep. — M. Arnold."

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caromaim atappulseartillerybackfirebacklash

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"As I came out again, I cannoned into a little man who was just entering. I drew aside and apologised, when suddenly, with a loud exclamation, he clasped me in his arms and kissed me warmly."

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