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Definition of Carronade
1. n. 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.
Definition of Carronade
1. Noun. (nautical) a very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range ¹
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Definition of Carronade
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Carronade
Literary usage of Carronade
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Instructions to Young Sportsmen in All that Relates to Guns and Shooting by Peter Hawker (1859)
"EXPLANATION OF MY PLAN FOR EASING THE RECOIL OF A SWIVEL-GUN, carronade, OR SHIP'S
SWIVEL. The following are the dimensions of the apparatus for a ..."
2. A Sailor's Garland by John Masefield (1908)
"FREDERICK MARRYAT THE CAPTAIN STOOD ON THE carronade THE Captain stood on the
carronade—" First lieutenant," says he, " Send all my merry men aft here, ..."
3. Memoirs of John Bannister, Comedian by John Adolphus (1839)
"The Wife of Two Husbands;—Johnstone plays Armagh,—Bannister, carronade.—Spirit
of the Times.—Expressions of loyalty.—Volunteers.—Hearts of Oak, by Allingham ..."
4. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer: Comprising Ancient and Modern Military by Thomas Wilhelm (1881)
"The carronade is now little employed. Although the Parrott gun does not belong
to the system adopted by the United States, it has been much employed for ..."
5. History of the United States of America by Henry Adams (1921)
"Her inferiority to the " Confiance " at long range was immense, and within
carronade range it was at least sufficient to satisfy Captain Downie. ..."
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