Carronade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carronade is a noun meaning (nautical, historical) A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.
Meaning
(nautical, historical) A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.
More Meanings
- An exchange of artillery fire; a cannonade; a fusillade.
Example Sentences
[They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side.
The fight is not all one-sided. Lion is taking a savage beating as the two flagships trade body blows almost independent of the furious carronade going on behind them.
Word Forms
- carronades
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pounder, cannonade, cannonball, cannonading, cannonry, arquebusade.
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