glass cannon

Meanings

• noun

  A character or object that has great offensive power but is vulnerable to damage or destruction.

  - "The knight was a glass cannon, dealing massive damage with his sword but shattering at the slightest touch."
  - "The new video game character was a glass cannon, with powerful attacks but weak defense."
  - "The glass cannon was a beautiful work of art, but its delicate structure made it susceptible to breakage."

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Variants

List of all variants of glass cannon that leads to same result
cannon , cannons , canon , canons , cannoned , cannoning , Cannon , Joe Cannon , Joseph Gurney Cannon , Uncle Joe , canun , canyon , canyons , cannon bone , cannon bones , cannon fodder , cannon fodders , loose cannon , loose cannons , water cannon

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Etymology

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The term 'glass cannon' is believed to have originated from video games, where characters or objects have high offensive power but low defensive capabilities, making them vulnerable like a glass cannon.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glass cannon' was first used in the video game 'World of Warcraft' to describe a character build that focused on dealing high damage but had low health and defense.

2. The term 'glass cannon' is also used in the field of physics to describe a material that is strong under compression but weak under tension, like glass.

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Related Concepts

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1. paper tiger: A term similar to 'glass cannon', referring to a character or object that appears intimidating or powerful but is actually weak or easily defeated.

2. fragile: A term related to 'glass cannon', describing something that is easily damaged or broken.

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Culture

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The term 'glass cannon' has been used extensively in video games and literature, particularly in discussions about character design and strategy. It can also be used metaphorically to describe people or situations where great power comes with great vulnerability.

How to Memorize "glass cannon"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the term 'glass cannon', imagine a beautiful, delicate glass object that deals powerful blows but shatters easily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'glass cannon' with characters or objects in literature or video games that fit the description.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Glass Can Break, But Can Also Strike' to remember the definition of 'glass cannon'.

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