upper cannon

/ˌʌpər ˌkænən/
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Definitions of upper cannon
  1. noun
    cannon that provides plate armor for the upper arm
    synonyms: rerebrace
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    type of:
    cannon
    (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm
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