A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer / Comprising ancient and modern military technical terms, historical accounts of all North American Indians, as well as ancient warlike tribes; also notices of battles from the earliest period to the present time, with a concise explanation of terms used in heraldry and the offices thereof. The work also gives valuable geographical information. Compiled from the best authorities of all nations. With an appendix containing the Articles of war, etc.

by Thomas Wilhelm

Cannon Baskets. The old English phrase for gabions.

Cannon-bullet. A cannon-ball.

Cannoneer. A man who manages cannon.

Cannoneering. The use of cannon.

Cannoneers’ Seats. See [Ordnance, Carriages for, Nomenclature of Artillery Carriages].

Cannon-lock. A contrivance, like the lock of a gun, placed over the vent of a cannon to explode the charge.

Cannon-metal. An alloy of copper with about 9 per cent. of tin;—called also [gun-metal].

Cannon-perer. An ancient piece of ordnance throwing stone shot.

Cannon-proof. Proof against cannon.

Cannon Royal. A 60-pounder of 8¹⁄₂ inches bore.