Definitions for demi-cannon

demi-cannon dem·i-can·non

Spelling: [dem-ee-kan-uh n]
IPA: /ˌdɛm iˈkæn ən/

Demi-Cannon is a 11 letter English word.

You can make 477 anagrams from letters in demi-cannon (-acdeimnnno).

Definitions for demi-cannon

noun

  1. a large cannon of the 16th century, having a bore of about 6½ inches (17 cm) and firing a shot of from 30 to 36 pounds (14 to 16 kg).

Origin of demi-cannon

From Middle French, dating back to 1550-60; See origin at demi-, cannon

Examples for demi-cannon

The Revenge mounted forty "great ordnance" of brass, including cannon-royal, demi-cannon, and culverins for firing a broadside.

One demi-cannon cast in Manila, old style, caliber sixteen libras, length twenty-two calibers.

The number of cannons royal, and even of demi-cannon, in the English navy was not great.

Upon every bulwark is mounted one demi-cannon, besides other great guns; in other places are smaller pieces.

In the port ride two caravels--eighty tons, no more--and their greatest gun a demi-cannon.

One demi-cannon, old casting of Manila, caliber sixteen libras, length twenty-two calibers.

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