long tom

/lɔŋ tɑm/
IPA guide

Other forms: long toms

Definitions of long tom
  1. noun
    a long swivel cannon formerly used by the navy
    see moresee less
    type of:
    cannon
    a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘long tom'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family