[zahc]

Ok, what is the plural form of cannon?


Does anyone argue that guns are fired whereas targets are shot?

Anyone else that has any questions or answers, post!

[4v50 Gary]

Cannons. Look at Tennyson's epic poem about the Lt. Brigade: "Cannons to the left of them. Cannons to the right of them."

[Skunkabilly]

Cannii? :confused:

[Bill Hook]

"Cannon" can also be plural.

[Grey54956]

The plural of cannon is cannon.

[Mal H]

Interesting questions.

Like Gary said, the modern plural is 'cannons'. Webster's Unabridged lists it that way, but it also says that the collective form is cannon'. I checked my "Oxford Universal Dictionary of the English Language" (supposed to be the end all of dictionaries). They say both the plural and the collective are 'cannon'. They also give some history of the word which is interesting. It originally meant "large tube". "My God, Napoleon is leveling his large tubes at us!"

As for shot vs fired. I know I often shoot my firearms, so I guess after I shoot one it has been shot. No?

[Ed]

Well, If you are in the United States Army Field Artillery, you can fire a target. :D

[Nando Aqui]

Correct: Either cannon or cannons

Here is a handy link to look up just about any word quickly and in various dictionaries as well: www.onelook.com

Alex

[Sisco]

cannonses?

[Brad Johnson]

Singular - cannon

Plural - heavy artillery

Brad

[RANash]

When my gun is completely worn out....it's shot! :D

[Chipperman]

No, it's SHAT.

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Sinle cannon
Multiple battery
energizer?

[Autolite]

The plural of "cannon" is spelled "GATLING" ...