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cannonball

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1can·non·ball

noun \ˈka-nən-ˌbl\

Definition of CANNONBALL

1
: a usually round solid missile made for firing from a cannon
2
: a jump into water made with the arms holding the knees tight against the chest
3
: a hard flat tennis service
4
: an express train

First Known Use of CANNONBALL

1655

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