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carronade

carronade

9.9
A short heavy cannon on a ship used to fire at enemy ships at close range
  • noun
  • /ˌkɛrəˈneɪd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : carronada
  • The warship was equipped with a powerful carronade on its main deck.

Examples

  • During the battle, the carronade proved effective at close range.

  • Sailors loaded the carronade quickly to defend against the approaching enemy vessel.

  • The ship was armed with a carronade.

  • Many naval vessels used carronades in battle.

  • The old ship was armed with a carronade to defend against enemy vessels during close engagements.

  • During the battle, the crew loaded the carronade with grapeshot for maximum effect at short range.

  • Historically, naval commanders preferred the carronade for its powerful shot in close quarters.

Synonyms

naval gun
vscarronade
  • Specialized
6.8

A large gun on a navy ship used to fire at enemy ships or planes

is a shorter, large caliber type made for close range ship combat historically

How Powerful

cannon
103 3.9
carronade
  • Archaic
9.9

Surface Forms

carronade singular
carronades plural

Etymology

Carronade comes from the Carron ironworks in Scotland, where this short, heavy ship gun was first made. It is a kind of short cannon, so the name links the place 'Carron' to a powerful weapon used at close range.