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- [kan-uh n-ree]
- /ˈkæn ən ri/
- /kˈanɒnri/
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- [kan-uh n-ree]
- /ˈkæn ən ri/
Definitions of cannonry word
- noun cannonry a volley of artillery fire 3
- noun cannonry artillery in general 3
- noun cannonry cannons collectively; artillery 3
- noun cannonry cannon fire 3
- noun plural cannonry a discharge of artillery. 1
- noun plural cannonry artillery (def 1). 1
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Origin of cannonry
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; cannon + -ry
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Parts of speech for Cannonry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cannonry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cannonry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cannonry
noun cannonry
- ordnance — cannon or artillery.
- cannon — A cannon is a large gun, usually on wheels, which used to be used in battles.
- battery — Batteries are small devices that provide the power for electrical items such as radios and children's toys.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- arms — weapons collectively
Antonyms for cannonry
noun cannonry
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
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