CANNONBALL
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of CANNONBALL
(artillery)
The act of running and jumping in a flexed position into a swimming pool to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
"The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"
To jump/dive into water doing a cannonball landing.
"He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."
To careen; to move rapidly
Yelled when jumping/diving into the water, doing a cannonball landing.
Examples of CANNONBALL in a Sentence
- "The New Yorker, 30 August 2004, p.40"
- "He cannonballed into the pool, drenching us all."
Word Details
Is CANNONBALL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CANNONBALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CANNONBALL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CANNONBALL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | n | n | o | n | b | a | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CANNONBALL
100 words from the letters in CANNONBALL
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How to Use CANNONBALL in Word Games
CANNONBALL is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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