carronade

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Pronunciation

/ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd/(US)

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/ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd/(US) · /ˌkɛɹ.ənˈeɪd/(US)

Definition of carronade

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(historical)A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.

“[They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side.”

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noun

(historical)A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.

“[They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side.”
An exchange of artillery fire; a cannonade; a fusillade.

“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.”

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First made at Carron in Scotland.

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