carronade

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Etymology

First made at Carron in Scotland.

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌkɛɹəˈneɪd/
    Rhymes: -eɪd

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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