Canonniftre

An old form of tent which served to shelter four cannoneers; also an opening in the walls of cities, forts, etc., through which the defenders could fire on an enemy without being exposed. … French 1 Canon.— In artillery, the French term for all the guns of a position, pf an army, or of any part of army engaged. Cant— To incline or tilt. over. … The sights of a rifle are canted when the rifle is not held level and in a vertical plane. Firing bullet to strike low on the aide" position in this which toward the causes piece is the turned. G . — A Ve el used by soldiers to contain whatever beyer age may be obtainable on the march or in the field; achest divided into compartments, an.d containing the plate and table, equipage for a military officer when on active service; also a sort of club-room in or near a barrack for the use of the soldiers.