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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
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