verb
- past tense of cannonball; to jump or dive into water with the body curled into a tight ball, typically creating a large splash
- past tense of cannonball; to move or travel at high speed, often recklessly or with force
Usage: informal; commonly used in recreational swimming contexts
Usage: informal; figurative use
Examples
- The kids cannonballed into the pool one after another.
- She cannonballed off the diving board and made a huge splash.
- He cannonballed through the crowd to reach the exit.
- The car cannonballed down the highway at dangerous speeds.
- We cannonballed into the lake on a hot summer day.