An Entry Friday, June 5, 2026
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A collection of naval cannonballs, exhibiting projectile prestige.

Plate LVI., A collection of naval cannonballs, exhibiting projectile prestige.

Photo by Meriç Dağlı on Unsplash

Cannonball, Naval

/KAN-un-bawl, NAY-vul/  n.
  1. 1. A spherical projectile of significant heft, historically employed by naval artillery, characterized by a stout and unyielding exterior.
  2. 2. colloq. A spherical unit of maritime persuasion, often denying gravity the last word with its undeniable presence.
In a sentence,

"The museum displayed a thiccc naval cannonball alongside its vintage artillery. The floorboards moaned in sympathy."

Etymology,

From Middle English 'canon' (gun, tube), from Old French 'canon', ultimately from Latin 'canna' (reed, tube), + 'ball' (spherical object). Once distinguished by its ability to make waves, both figuratively and literally.

Frequently asked

Is a naval cannonball thiccc?

Yes. Cannonball, Naval is a catalogued Thiccctionary entry, ruled on June 5, 2026 and filed in the Industrial Machinery section. Every subject in the catalogue has cleared the editorial bar for girth.

What makes a naval cannonball thiccc?

A spherical unit of maritime persuasion, often denying gravity the last word with its undeniable presence.

Is "thiccc" spelled with three c's?

Yes. The Thiccctionary house spelling uses three c's, distinguishing the editorial register from the colloquial "thicc" (two c's) and standard "thick" (one c).

Sources

  1. Photograph by Meriç Dağlı, via Unsplash. Catalogued under plate LVI.
  2. Direct ruling URL: thiccctionary.com/is/cannonball-thiccc/ — the shareable "Is a cannonball thiccc?" page.
  3. Cross-reference: Thiccctionary A-Z, C.
  4. Catalogued under: Industrial Machinery. See related entries below.
  5. Editorial review: pending objection from the Senior Cataloguer's office.

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