Muzzle-loading cannon (6)

I believe the answer is:

mortar

(Other definitions for mortar that I've seen before include "Weapon - bonding material" , "Brick bonder; weapon" , "Building adhesive" , "Bonding for brickwork - small cannon" , "Brick bonding mixture" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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