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    Cañón (en. Canon)

    /kaˈɲon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A hole or natural tunnel formed by erosion, often deep.
    The Grand Canyon in the United States is a natural wonder.
    El Gran Cañón en Estados Unidos es una maravilla natural.
    Device used to fire projectiles, commonly in military contexts.
    The cannon was used in the battle to break through enemy defenses.
    El cañón fue utilizado en la batalla para romper las defensas enemigas.
    Cylindrical tube used to transport liquids or gases.
    The water pump's cannon was clogged.
    El cañón de la bomba de agua estaba obstruido.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caniō', which means 'tube' or 'cylindrical body'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cannon deえば
    To refer to something impressive or large.
    cañón deえば
    cannon of death
    To refer to a dangerous or threatening place.
    cañón de la muerte

    Related Words

    artillery
    Set of artillery pieces and armaments.
    artillería
    projector
    Device that projects images or light onto a surface.
    proyector
    piping
    Set of tubes for transporting liquids or gases.
    tubería

    Slang Meanings

    In many parts of Latin America, it refers to something extraordinarily good or impressive.
    That party was awesome.
    Esa fiesta estuvo cañón.
    Sometimes used to describe something big or strong.
    That car is a beast.
    Ese coche es un cañón.