carronade

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˌkɛɹəˈneɪd/

Noun

carronade (plural carronades)

1. (nautical, historical) 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.

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