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Webster 1913 Edition

Carronade

Carˊron-ade

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Noun.
[From
Carron
, in Scotland where it was first made.]
(Med.)
A kind of short cannon, formerly in use, designed to throw a large projectile with small velocity, used for the purpose of breaking or smashing in, rather than piercing, the object aimed at, as the side of a ship. It has no trunnions, but is supported on its carriage by a bolt passing through a loop on its under side.

Webster 1828 Edition

Carronade

CARRONADE

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Noun.
A short piece of ordnance, having a large caliber, and a chamber for the powder, like a mortar. This species of cannon is carried on the upper works of ships, as the poop and forecastle, and is very useful in close engagements.

Definition 2024

carronade

carronade

English

Noun

carronade ‎(plural carronades)

  1. (nautical) a very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range
    • 1836, Frederick Marryat, Mr. Midshipman Easy
      [They] viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌkɛrəˈneɪd/
    Rhymes: -eɪd

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