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Topic: History

cannonade

IPA: //ˌkænəˈneɪd//

KK: /ˈkænəˌneɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fire heavy artillery in a continuous manner, often used in military contexts.

Example: The soldiers prepared to cannonade the enemy positions at dawn.

noun

Definition: A loud and intense attack, often involving heavy artillery fire or harsh words.

Example: The soldiers prepared for the cannonade as the enemy approached.

transitive verb

Definition: To attack or bombard someone or something with a series of loud and powerful shots, typically from artillery.

Example: The army decided to cannonade the enemy positions to weaken their defenses.

cannoneer

IPA: /ˌkænəˈnɪr/

KK: /kænəˈnɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who operates or manages a large gun, especially in the military.

Example: The cannoneer skillfully aimed the artillery during the battle.

cannonry

IPA: //ˈkænəri//

KK: /ˈkænəri/

noun

Definition: A group of cannons or artillery used for military purposes.

Example: The army set up its cannonry on the hill to prepare for battle.

canoness

IPA: //ˈkænənɛs//

KK: /ˈkænənɛs/

noun

Definition: A woman who is part of a religious community, living according to specific rules but not taking permanent vows.

Example: The canoness dedicated her life to serving the community and helping those in need.

canonist

IPA: /ˈkænənɪst/

KK: /ˈkænənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who specializes in the rules and laws of the church, particularly in relation to religious practices and governance.

Example: The canonist provided valuable insights during the church's legal proceedings.

canonry

IPA: //ˈkænənri//

KK: /ˈkænənri/

noun

Definition: A position or role held by a canon, which is a member of a clergy in certain Christian churches, often associated with a cathedral or a collegiate church.

Example: He was appointed to the canonry after years of dedicated service to the church.

canopic

IPA: /kəˈnɒpɪk/

KK: /kəˈnɒpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ancient city of Canopus in Egypt, often associated with its historical and cultural significance.

Example: The canopic jars were used in ancient Egyptian burial practices to store the organs of the deceased.

capitulary

IPA: /kəˈpɪtʃʊləri/

KK: /kəˈpɪtʃʊləri/

noun

Definition: A collection of rules or laws, especially those established by a church or a ruler.

Example: The king issued a new capitulary to govern the conduct of his subjects.

caponier

IPA: /ˈkæpəˌnɪr/

KK: /kæpəˈnɪr/

noun

Definition: A structure in a fortification that allows soldiers to shoot from a protected position along the bottom of a dry moat surrounding a fortress.

Example: The soldiers took cover in the caponier to defend the fortress from attackers.

caput

IPA: /ˈkæpʌt/

KK: /ˈkæpʌt/

noun

Definition: The upper part or head of something, often used to refer to a specific part of a plant or the main part of a structure.

Example: The caput of the plant is where the flowers bloom.

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