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Cannon Meaning in Bengali: তোপ (noun), তোপের গুলি (noun), তোপের বিস্ফোরণ (noun), তোপের গুলিবিস্ফোরণ (noun)

Part of Speech: noun (বিশেষ্য)

Pronunciation: [kan-uh n]

Definition of Cannon

A cannon is a large, heavy piece of artillery that fires projectiles using gunpowder. It typically consists of a metal tube mounted on a carriage, with the ability to rotate horizontally and elevate vertically. Cannons are commonly used in warfare and have been historically significant weapons.

Cannon Synonyms

  • Gun (বন্দুক)
  • Artillery (তোপবিদ্যা)
  • Howitzer (হাউইজার)
  • Mortar (মর্তার)
  • Ordnance (আয়ুদ)

Cannon Antonyms

  • Peace (শান্তি)
  • Harmony (সামঞ্জস্য)
  • Truce (সম্প্রসারিতা)
  • Agreement (চুক্তি)
  • Concord (সম্মতি)

Origin of Cannon

The word “cannon” originated from the Middle English word “canon,” which came from the Old Italian word “cannone” meaning “large tube” or “cane.” The term was first used in the 15th century to refer to a large firearm.

Nearby Words

  • Cannonball (noun) – তোপের গুলি
  • Cannonade (noun) – তোপের গুলিবিস্ফোরণ
  • Cannonball (verb) – তোপের গুলি ছুড়িয়া দেত্তয়া
  • Cannonade (verb) – তোপের গুলিবিস্ফোরণ করা

Cannon in Literature Quotes

  • “The pen is mightier than the cannon.” – Edward Bulwer-Lytton (কলমটি তোপের চেয়ে শক্তিশালী।)
  • “The cannon thunders… limbs fly in all directions.” – Victor Hugo (তোপের গুলি গর্জন করে… অঙ্গগুলি সব দিকে ছড়িয়ে যায়।)

Cannon Meaning in Different Languages

  • Bengali: তোপ
  • Hindi: तोप
  • Nepali: तोप
  • Urdu: توپ
  • Tamil: கனன்
  • Telugu: క్యానన్
  • Arabic: مدفع
  • Chinese: 炮
  • Japanese: 大砲
  • Russian: пушка

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