Cañonazo in english
Gunshot
pronunciation: gʌnʃɑt part of speech: noun
pronunciation: gʌnʃɑt part of speech: noun
In gestures
cañonazo = cannon shot.
Example: However, when the other canoes began to approach the ship with unknown intent, Cartier had 2 cannon shots fired to scare them away.more:
» matar moscas a cañonazos = use + a sledgehammer to crack a (wal)nut .
Example: But a father of one of the boys today accused the police of wasting their time and resources and for 'using a sledgehammer to crack a nut'.