cannon

(kănˈən)

1. A large mounted weapon that fires heavy projectiles. Cannon include guns, howitzers, and mortars.
2. The loop at the top of a bell by which it is hung.
3. A round bit for a horse.
4. Zoology The section of the lower leg in some hoofed mammals between the hock or knee and the fetlock, containing the cannon bone.
5. Chiefly British A carom made in billiards.

1. To bombard with cannon.
2. Chiefly British To cause to carom in billiards.

1. To fire cannon.
2. Chiefly British To make a carom in billiards.

(kănˈən), Annie Jump 1863-1941.

, Joseph Gurney Known as “Uncle Joe.” 1836-1926.