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cannon ball

/ˈkænən bɔːl/

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/ˈkænən bɔːl/B1informalsport
  • ruКрупный металлический или каменный снаряд, выпускаемый из пушки, или положение для прыжка в воду, при котором человек сворачивается в клубок и прыгает, создавая большой всплеск.

A large metal or stone projectile fired from a cannon, or a diving position where a person curls into a ball and jumps into water, creating a large splash.

  1. ProjectileB1formal

    A large, heavy metal ball fired from a cannon.

    ruСнаряд

    • The museum displayed an old cannon ball from the war.
    • Cannon balls were used in naval battles centuries ago.
    • The cannon ball flew across the battlefield.
  2. Diving styleA2informal

    A diving technique where a person curls into a ball and jumps into water, often making a big splash.

    ruПрыжок «бомбочкой»

    • He did a cannon ball off the diving board.
    • The kids were laughing and doing cannon balls into the pool.
    • She won the contest for the biggest cannon ball splash.