English Explanatory Dictionary

carronade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range.
  2. An exchange of artillery fire; a cannonade; a fusillade.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛɹ.ənˌeɪd/ /ˌkɛɹ.ənˈeɪd/

Word forms

carronade carronades

Etymology

First made at Carron in Scotland.

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