Carronade

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ËŒkÉ›rəˈneɪd/Rhymes: -eɪd

Full definition of carronade

Noun

1. (nautical) a very short carriage gun used to fire a heavy shot for a limited range
• 1836, Frederick Marryat, Mr. Midshipman EasyThey viewed the vessel, which proved to be a very fine fast-sailing craft, well found, with six brass carronades on each side.