キャノン

noun

cannon

Refers to a large mounted gun, often historical or military. The cross-reference to カノン suggests a possible alternative spelling, but キャノン is the standard katakana form for 'cannon'.

See also: カノン

• 城しろの前まえに古ふるいキャノンが置おいてある。

  An old cannon is placed in front of the castle.

noun

carom; cannon (billiards)

In billiards, a shot where the cue ball strikes two object balls in succession. The cross-reference to キャロム indicates a related term, but キャノン is also used for this billiard shot.

See also: キャロム

• 彼かれは見み事ごとなキャノンを決きめた。

  He made a brilliant carom.