An Universal Dictionary of the Marine / Or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, Machinery, Movements, and Military Operations of a Ship. Illustrated With Variety of Original Designs of Shipping, in Different Situations; Together With Separate Views of Their Masts, Sails, Yards, and Rigging. to Which Is Annexed, a Translation of the French Sea-terms and Phrases, Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c.

by William Falconer

Canon demare, a cannon drawn in to be charged.

Canon détape, a cannon with its tompion taken out.

Canon moindre, a cannon whose calibre is not proportioned to the thickness of the metal.

Canon renforcé, a cannon whose breech is reinforced, i. e. thicker than the calibre, which is the usual dimension.

CANONNER, to cannonade, to fire a broadside.

CANONNIER de vaisseau, the gunner of a ship.

Second maître Canonnier, the gunner’s mate.

CANONNIERS, the quarter-gunners or artillery-men of a ship.

CANOT, a ship’s boat, cutter, or yawl.

Canot de bois, a canoe.