The term SHOT, AS A CANNON can be summarized as 'Fired', which is a 5 letter word. A cannon is a type of large gun or artillery piece that is usually mounted on a carriage and fired from a fixed position. Cannons have been used in warfare since the Middle Ages and are still used today. The term 'fired' refers to the act of shooting a cannon, which involves igniting a propellant charge to launch a projectile.