Phrase guide
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noun
A cannon that breaks loose from its moorings on a ship during battle or storm, with the potential to cause serious damage to the ship and her crew.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
An uncontrolled or unpredictable person, especially considered liable to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, idiomatic
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verb
To behave in a way such as to cause unintentional or indiscriminate damage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, intransitive
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noun
a person who is expected to perform a particular task but who is out of control and dangerous
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
History
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Across languages
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