cannon vs gun

cannon and gun both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cannon	Yes	No	Yes	No
gun	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gun is a hypernym of cannon; that is, gun is a word with a broader meaning than cannon:

Other hypernyms of cannon include artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance.

As nouns, gun is a hypernym of cannon; that is, gun is a word with a broader meaning than cannon:

cannon: heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane
gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

As nouns, gun is a hypernym of cannon; that is, gun is a word with a broader meaning than cannon:

cannon: heavy gun fired from a tank
gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

cannon (noun)	gun (noun)
a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other	the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals	a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels	large but transportable armament
heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane	a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
(Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm	a pedal that controls the throttle valve
heavy gun fired from a tank	a professional killer who uses a gun
	a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

cannon (verb)	gun (verb)
fire a cannon	shoot with a gun
make a cannon