Complete Definition of "carronade"

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(US) IPA: /�k�r��neɪd/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪd|-eɪd

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#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.

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