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Upper Cannon

Noun:

1. The larger, more powerful and often more expensive artillery piece of a pair of cannons.

Sample Sentence: The general ordered the deployment of the upper cannon to break through the enemy's defense.

2. A part of a musical instrument, like a clarinet or saxophone, that helps produce higher notes.

Sample Sentence: The musician adjusted the upper cannon of his saxophone to achieve a clear and sharp sound.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or located in the upper part of a structure or area.

Sample Sentence: The upper cannon balcony had a breathtaking view of the city skyline.

Verb:

1. To fire or shoot with a cannon from an elevated position.

Sample Sentence: The military unit strategically positioned themselves to upper cannon the enemy's position.

2. To bombard or strike continuously with great force.

Sample Sentence: The storm continued to upper cannon the coastal region, causing widespread destruction.