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From the 18th century British Navy. They began refitting their cannons aboard battleships to penetrate newer ironclad ships. To do this, the cannons used considerably more powder, and were much heavier, but on many of the ships, the support structures were not reinforced to accommodate the extra stress. As a result, many of these cannons became dislodged by the kickback and would often fly off the deck or roll around loose, causing damage and injury.
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What might someone who is unpredictable be referred to as?
Loose CannonSomeone who is unpredictable can be referred to as a wild card. Also, the term loose cannon is occasionally used, though that usually carries a meaning of being quick to anger as well.
What actors and actresses appeared in Loose Cannon - 2007?
The cast of Loose Cannon - 2007 includes: Matthew Bone Mason Reynolds
When was Loose Cannon - comics - created?
Loose Cannon, a character in the DC Comics universe, was created by Denny O'Neil and Dick Giordano in 1991. The character first appeared in "Action Comics" #665.
What are the release dates for Wiseguy - 1987 The Loose Cannon - 1.3?
Wiseguy - 1987 The Loose Cannon - 1.3 was released on: USA: 1 October 1987
What is the mean the loose cannon in the crowd?
A "loose cannon" is someone who gets upset or angry easily, and who acts without thinking. So in a crowd of people the loose cannon would be the one who gets upset and starts something--maybe just yelling, or maybe violence.
What means The loose cannon in the crowd?
A loose canon is someone who is unpredictable and possibly dangerous.
What are the release dates for Wiseguy - 1987 The Loose Cannon 1-3?
Wiseguy - 1987 The Loose Cannon 1-3 was released on: USA: 1 October 1987
What are the ratings and certificates for Katts and Dog - 1988 Loose Cannon 4-17?
Katts and Dog - 1988 Loose Cannon 4-17 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:PG USA:PG
Why is the cannon roped to the ship on the HMS victory?
Today springs are used to check recoil, but in the days of HMS Victory the cannon were on wheeled carriages, with ropes to stop them from recoiling too far when fired. Also, the ship pitched when sailing, especially in the rough seas, and the term "loose cannon" originally referred to a ship's cannon loosed from its rope and rolling dangerously on the deck.
What is the study of intestines?
Intestinology, if I can derive a term for it
What language did the term zebra derive from?
Europe
What Victor Hugo novel set during the french revolution had a cannon rolling loose?
"Ninety-Three" - A formidable character, Marquis de Lantenac, who is leading a monarchist insurrection is smuggled on a boat from England. He saves the life of a seaman who stops a loose cannon from destroying the ship, and then executes him for letting the cannon go loose in the first place.
