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lower cannon

 

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Noun lower cannon has 1 sense
  1. vambrace, lower cannon - cannon of plate armor protecting the forearm
    --1 is a kind of cannon
    --1 is a part of
     body armor, body armour, suit of armor, suit of armour, coat of mail, cataphract

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Lower Cannon

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In military terms, a lower cannon refers to a type of artillery piece that is positioned below the gun carriage. Lower cannons are typically larger in caliber and are used for long-range bombardment.

Example sentence: The lower cannon positioned on the hill provided crucial fire support during the battle.

Sense 2: In religious contexts, lower cannon is used to describe a member of the clergy who holds a lower rank than a canon. They often perform administrative or other supportive tasks within the church.

Example sentence: The lower cannon assisted the head canon in organizing the church events.

Sense 3: In architecture, lower cannon can refer to a small decorative column or pilaster that supports the base or lower part of a structure.

Example sentence: The elegant building showcased intricate lower cannons on its façade.

Sense 4: Local Term (Region-specific)

Southwestern dialect: In the southwestern region of the country, lower cannon is a colloquial term for a commonly used hiking trail that leads to a scenic viewpoint.

Example sentence: Let's go explore the lower cannon trail and enjoy the breathtaking views of the canyon.

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